x The U.S. government is controlled through the separation of powers and a system of checks and balances. Powers are further divided into federal state, and local government. Choose THREE reasons why these power divisions help control government. A Checks and balances ensure one branch of government does not have too much power. B The separation of powers drivides government power into three individual branches. , C Separating government into levels allows states to make some decisions for themselves. D The federal government can make individual state laws for different states when needed. E The legislative, judicial, and executive branches can all make laws at the state level.