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In American democracy, why is the principle of checks and balances important?

C. No one branch can have too much power.

Explanation:

Specifically, the system of checks and balances is intended to make sure that no branch or department of the federal governmentis allowed to exceed its bounds, guard against fraud, and allow for the timely correction of errors or omissions.

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.