Question

question 8
______ gives each branch of government the power to restrict the actions of the others.
○ oversight and reform
○ checks and balances
○ initiative and referendum
○ privileges and immunities

Explanation:

The described system is a core principle of government design where each branch (executive, legislative, judicial) has powers to limit the others to prevent concentration of authority. This matches the definition of checks and balances. The other options do not fit: oversight and reform refers to monitoring and changing systems, initiative and referendum are citizen-led voting processes, and privileges and immunities protect government officials from certain legal actions.

Answer:

checks and balances