James Madison's goal of setting power against power to minimize the concentration of authority in any one branch of government is outlined in the Constitution as a system of

(A) separation of powers
(B) checks and balances
(C) divided government
(D) national supremacy
(E) federalism


Ans: (B) checks and balances

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