The Phrase "Checks and Balances" Refers to a System of Government

Multiple Choice

The phrase "checks and balances" refers to a system of government in which __________.

A) power is shared equally among all the branches of government to prevent excessive democracy
B) the legislature exercises oversight over the court system to guard against the dangers of populism
C) specific powers are granted to each branch of government to guard against the encroachment of the others
D) the legislature retains the majority