Question

what is the name of the system in which each branch of the u.s. government can limit the actions of the other branches?
○ perpetual union
○ checks and balances
○ division of powers
○ cooperative federalism

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Perpetual union" refers to the idea of the U.S. as a permanent union, not about branch limitations.
• "Division of powers" (separation of powers) is about distributing powers among branches, not limiting each other's actions.
• "Cooperative federalism" is about state - federal government relations, not branch interactions.
• "Checks and balances" is the system where each U.S. government branch (executive, legislative, judicial) can limit the actions of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Answer:

B. checks and balances