1. what term refers to a system in which one branch of government is prevented from seizing too much power? a. limited government b. electoral college c. checks and balances d. popular sovereignty 2. what was one result of the war of 1812? a. the united states lost control of several islands in the atlantic. b. americans now feared future conflicts with european powers. c. americans gained large amounts of territory in what was formerly canada. d. americans found that they could survive a war with a european power. 3. northern lawmakers were hesitant to go to war with mexico because they feared a. that spain would reconquer a weakened mexico. b. the strength of the mexican army. c. the southern land gained from mexico would end up as free states. d. the southern land gained from mexico would end up as slave states.