A. allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government B. preventing any organ of government from performing its duties C. allowing for total independence of the three organs of government D. preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.
