What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?
to reduce conflicts between the plebeians and the patricians
to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful
to balance the state budget by checking on income and expenses
O to enforce the laws in a fair manner by checking on individual rights

B. To keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Explanation:

The checks and balances are between the three branches of the federal government, the executive, legislative, and judicial. To prevent one group from becoming anywhere close to a dictatorship, the other branches can veto, declare unconstitutionality, override decisions, etc.

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whose power in the senate is equal to the power of the speaker of the house?

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