Why do we call it the system of checks and balances? What does it mean? Give two examples to explain how the Constitution protects one branch from having too much control of government.

Match the following items 1. formed by theodore roosevelt in 1912 2. republican president 3. a person who currently holds an office 4. democratic president 5. formed by ross perot in 1992 6. to yield or surrender; admit or acknowledge options; a. jimmy carter b. dwight d. eisenhower c.bull moose party d. united we stand party e. concede f. incumbent