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Which of the following terms describes the system that was built into the U.S. Constitution in which the three branches of the government (executive, judicial, and legislative) have separate but equal powers that are limited and fully dependent upon each other?
  1. Bicameral legislature
  2. Unicameral legislature
  3. Checks and balances
  4. Delegated powers
Explanation
Answer - C - Checks and balances is the system of separate but equal powers built into the U.S. Constitution for the three branches of government.

Key Takeaway: The system of checks and balances-also known as separation of powers-was one of the most notable achievements of the Articles of Confederation in the U.S. Constitution. This system was put into place so that no one branch of the government exerts too much power and control over decision- and law-making.
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