How does the system of governmental checks and balances work? a. it protects liberty and limits any one branch of government form having too much power. b. it gives lawmakers the ability to create and enforce laws without the president's consent. c. it gives all governmental authority to the executive branch granting the president complete power. d. it protects patriotism by having citizens register with the selective service when they turn 18.

A is the correct answer.

America's system of checks and balances ensures that power is divided amongst the three branches of government. Each has their own defined roles and limits to their roles and obligations to the other branches.

might be agreeing to participate ethically with other european nations in the slave trade

or notifying other european nations when taking possession   of african territories

they died because of a disease during the first spanish colonies.