A. It divided government duties among three separate branches of government.
B. It kept any one of the three branches of government from having too much power.
C. It gave the president the power to interpret, pass, and enforce laws.
D. It allowed for new laws to be passed with the approval of at least two branches of government.
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The correct answer is B. It kept any one of the three branches of government from having too much power.
The system of checks and balances was designed to ensure that no single branch of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) could dominate or abuse its power, thereby maintaining a balanced government.
