Why did Americans adopt a theory of checks and balances?

A. Christians support the new theory.
B. Antifederalists supported the movement.
C. The system would allow the government to become tyrannical, which would allow for more decisiveness.
D. Americans realized that legislative supremacy did not guarantee good government.


Answer: D

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