Official USCIS civics question 15 of 128
There are three branches of government. Why?
Official answers (English)
- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.
Explanation
English
Power is split into three branches so no single branch becomes too powerful — this is 'checks and balances' / 'separation of powers.'
Türkçe
Güç üç erke bölünür, böylece tek bir erk çok güçlü hale gelmez — buna ‘denge ve denetim’ / ‘güçler ayrılığı’ denir.
Español
El poder se divide en tres ramas para que ninguna sea demasiado poderosa: esto es 'pesos y contrapesos' / 'separación de poderes.'
Memory hint
💡 EN: Three branches so no one branch gets too strong.
💡 TR: Üç erk, böylece hiçbir erk çok güçlenmez.
💡 ES: Tres ramas para que ninguna se vuelva demasiado fuerte.
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