How does the system of checks and balances promote the goals of a democratic republic?

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It gives the executive branch the most power.

It ensures no single branch of government has all the power.

It gives the states more power than the federal government.

It requires each branch of government to ensure transparency.

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Kimberly Vaughan

13 September, 05:18

How does the system of checks and balances promote the goals of a democratic republic?

Question 5 options:

It gives the executive branch the most power.

It ensures no single branch of government has all the power.

It gives the states more power than the federal government.

It requires each branch of government to ensure transparency.

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Elliot Garrett · Answer 1

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Checks and Balances promotes the goals of a Democratic government by ensuring that no single branch of Government has all the power. It, then, allows the people to have a variety of forms of representation but also ensures that there are valuable checks on the people's will.