The main idea behind having checks and balances in the government was
a. the belief that all men succumb to power and must have their power held in check.
b. to ensure the states did not get too powerful.
c. to ensure the federal government would have supremacy over the states in judicial matters.
d. to avoid gridlock and government shutdowns due to disagreement.
ANSWER: a
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