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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.12
How does the system of checks and balances help protect minority rights from majority rule?
It gives each citizen two votes—one for a senator, one for a representative—in federal elections.
It allows the President to veto any law passed by Congress without exception.
It gives additional voting power to smaller states.
It prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
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AP US Government - 3.12 Balancing Minority and Majority Rights
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