which statement best describes the framework of government established by the consitution?

a the three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states
b a system of checks and balances keeps each of three branches from having too much power
c the seperation of powers calls for the house and senate to be equally divided
d the president is elected by a direct vote of the people

B. A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.