The principle of checks and balances is important because it?

A. prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial
B. frees other organs from judicial control
C. makes the organs confront themselves
D. makes the government perform its civic responsibilities

Correct Answer: Option A

A. prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial

Explanation

The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.