2025 version (128 questions)Updated for the Oct 20, 2025 testA: Principles of American Government
There are three branches of government. Why?
Answer
- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
Explanation
There are three branches so that no single part becomes too powerful; this is separation of powers with checks and balances. USCIS accepts so one part does not become too powerful, checks and balances, or separation of powers.
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