What is the principle that each branch of the federal government has some ability to oversee and influence actions by other branches of government?

a. weights and measures
b. checks and balances
c. oversight and influence
d. privileges and immunities'


Answer: b

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a. existentialism b. natural law c. normative reason d. positivism

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a. there is some form of government b. the military steps in and crushes the opposition c. competing factions purchase equal amounts of weapons d. a government collapses and tribal leaders emerge e. there is anarchy

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