Civics test question 15 of 128 · Principles of American Government
There are three branches of government. Why?
Official USCIS answers
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- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
Why this is the answer
The Founders separated government power into three branches because they feared one person or group could become too powerful. Separation of powers and checks and balances help prevent that.
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Answers that are not correct
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- So one part does not become too small
- So judges can make budgets
- So the President can serve longer
- So states can ignore Congress
More questions on this topic
- 9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
- 10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- 11. The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in what founding document?
- 12. What is the economic system of the United States?
- 13. What is the rule of law?
- 14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
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