The U.S. Constitution
By: Andrew Ghali
Date: November 2015
AB: #1
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Checks & Balances
The system of Checks and Balances keeps all 3 branches from getting too powerful. The 3 branches check on each other, and keep each other from getting too powerful. This system prevents tyranny from any of the 3 branches.