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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.1
Why have checks and balances remained an integral part of U.S.'s governmental structure since its inception?
They allow for quicker decision-making processes.
They prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.
They decrease bureaucratic red tape.
They reduce corruption within each branch.
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AP US Government - 4.1 American Attitudes about Government and Politics
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