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
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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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