What was the purpose of the check and balance system? A. Government makes sure citizens do not become too powerful B. Allows for banks to write checks and determine balances C. Makes sure the branches do not overgrow their original purposes D. Allows for Senate to manage finances and banking

C) makes sure the branches do not overgrown their original purposes. Explanation:
Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments.