Question

Each branch of the U.S. government — the executive, legislative, and judicial branches — has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches. Which Enlightenment concept does this demonstrate?

A.Popular sovereignty

B.Representative democracy

C.Checks and balances

D.Constitutional monarchy

Answer 1

Answer: C. Checks and Balances

**Think about it as if one branch of government CHECKS another branch to keep things BALANCED**

Answer 2

The answer is checks and balances