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Official question #15US Citizenship Test

There are three branches of government. Why?

Correct answer

So one part does not become too powerful

Also accepted: So one part does not become too powerful · Checks and balances · Separation of powers

Why

Separating power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches lets each branch check the others, so no single part of government becomes too powerful.

Answer choices

  • ASo the President can control Congress
  • BSo one part does not become too powerful
  • CSo each region of the country has its own branch
  • DSo laws can be passed more quickly