How does Arizona ensure checks and balances within its government?

Arizona ensures checks and balances within its government by dividing powers among three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democracy, designed to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power or becoming tyrannical. Each branch has distinct responsibilities and the authority to check the other branches.

For instance, while the legislative branch (the Arizona State Legislature) is responsible for making laws, the executive branch (headed by the Governor) has the power to enforce those laws and veto legislative decisions. Meanwhile, the judicial branch interprets laws and has the authority to review the actions of the legislature and executive to ensure they are constitutional. This system creates a balance where each branch can monitor and limit the powers of the others, maintaining a stable and fair government.

The other options do not contribute to this system effectively. For example, a unicameral legislature would eliminate one of the necessary checks provided in a bicameral system. A strong executive branch without an adequate balance could lead to authoritarianism, and limiting voter participation undermines democratic governance rather than reinforcing checks and balances. Thus, dividing powers among three branches is the most effective way to safeguard against the concentration of power.