The system of checks and balances was made part of our federal government in order to prevent what?

In short, one branch from having too much power in it.

A system of checks and balances ensures that each branch has its role and limits to its role but also obligations to the other branches. It keeps them in place and talking to each other.

explanation:

japan participated in world war i from 1914 to 1918 in an alliance with entente powers and played an important role in securing the sea lanes in the west pacific and indian oceans against the imperial german navy as the member of the allies.