What was one way chinese tried to protect themselves during the warring state period

Iwill be giving 15 points to whoever answers the concept of checks and balances means that each branch of governmenta. has its own powers and responsibilitiesb. is clearly described in articles of the constitutionc. has the ability to correct the other branches in case of an errord. is set up so that in case of constitutional crisis, the governement will continue to operate

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.

The development of england as a nation-state occurred because of increasing?