What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system? A. it places too much power in the judicial branch. B. it can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes. C. it can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust. D. it removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.

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What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?  A. it places too much power in the judicial branch.  B. it can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.  C. it can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.  D. it removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.

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B. it can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.

This option highlights a common criticism of the checks and balances system, which is that the division of power can lead to gridlock and make it challenging for the government to respond effectively and efficiently to issues or to implement new policies.