Which of the following is an accurate evaluation of the system of checks and balances?(1 point)

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The system ensures that the legislative branch will dominate the others.
The system ensures that the legislative branch will dominate the others.

While it is true that each branch possesses some checks on the other, it is usually the president who has the final say.
While it is true that each branch possesses some checks on the other, it is usually the president who has the final say.

The system ensures that only the best laws are passed.
The system ensures that only the best laws are passed.

While it is difficult for bad policy to be made, it is also difficult for good policy to be made.

Answer 1

The most accurate evaluation of the system of checks and balances among the provided options is:

"While it is difficult for bad policy to be made, it is also difficult for good policy to be made."

This statement reflects the intention of the checks and balances system, which is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. While it can limit the making of bad policy, it can also create obstacles for the passage of beneficial policies, illustrating the complexity and sometimes the inefficiency of governance.