Checks and Balances exist to keep a branch of government from

acquiring too much power

Explanation:

Each branch of government checks the other to make sure that no one gains too much power and it is not a dictatorship

Acquiring to much power

Explanation: The Checks and balance system makes sure that no one branch of government has to much power, For example, The president can veto a bill from congress but, Congress can override the veto only if there is a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House.

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the answer would more than likely a.)falling crop prices  

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