The constitutional division of power that gave each government institution the power to block the actions of the others was known as the theory of
A) checks and balances.
B) majority faction.
C) federal division.
D) the Bill of Rights.
E) the separation of powers.

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The correct answer is checks and balances, which is a fundamental principle of the US government where each branch of government has the power to limit or veto the actions of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. This theory is enshrined in the US Constitution and is a key component of the US system of government.

The Constitutional Division of Power That Gave Each Government Institution