Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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What is the main purpose of the checks and balances system?

To collect taxes
To ensure one branch does not become too powerful
To declare war
To pass laws

The correct answer is: To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

Checks and balances is a system in which the powers of the government are balanced and divided among different branches, so no single branch becomes too powerful. This helps to prevent abuses of power and promotes accountability, as each branch can check and balance the actions of the others. Therefore, the purpose of the checks and balances system is to maintain balance and prevent any one branch from becoming too dominant. None of the other options address this specific purpose of the system. While collecting taxes and passing laws are important functions of government, they are not the main purpose of the checks and balances system. Additionally, declaring war is a power reserved for Congress, but it is not the primary purpose of the system.