15. There are three branches of government. Why?
American Government · Principles of American Government
Accepted answer(s)
- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
This is an American Government question on the 2025 Civics Test, testing whether an applicant understands the structure of American government rather than just current officeholders. If you're unsure, focus on remembering "So one part does not become too powerful" first — it's the answer USCIS lists as the primary accepted response.
This is question 15 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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