This system is intended to prevent the arbitrary use of power and to give leaders sufficient time to forge consensus on divisive issues. separation of powers system checks and balances system spoils system civil service system none of these answers is correct.

Checks and Balances System

The civil service system contributes to the well-functioning of the government, but does nothing to prevent abuses of power.

The spoils system is a practice where the winning party in an election gives civil service jobs to its supporters. This undermines the prevention of the arbitrary use of power.

The separation of powers contributes to limit the power one section of the government has, but it does not necessarily forge consensus.

The checks and balances system, however, prevents the arbitrary use of power by allowing all powers to check on each other. It also fosters cooperation on divisive issues.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.