In order to make sure that the new government would not misuse its powers, the writers of the Constitution set up a system of______ in the form of separation of powers.

In order to make sure that the new government would not misuse its powers, the writers of the Constitution set up a system of______ in the form of separation of powers.

A.winner-take-all

B.mutual supervision

C.checks and balances

D.voluntary supervision

正确答案是C