Question

multiple answer 50 points. checks and balances means: the people are the source of government power all powers not listed in the constitution is reserved or kept for the people separating the powers of government between the three branches of government ensuring that no one branch has too much power each branch checks the powers of the others to ensure no one branch becomes too powerful. power is shared between the federal (national) government and the state governmens

Explanation:

Checks and balances is a principle in government where different branches monitor and limit each other's power to prevent any one branch from becoming too dominant. The option about separating powers among three branches and each branch checking others' powers describes this concept.

Answer:

C. Separating the powers of government between the three branches of government ensuring that no one branch has too much power
D. Each branch "checks" the powers of the others to ensure no one branch becomes too powerful