How does the Constitution prevent any of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful?

The constitution gives equal power to each branch so one is not better than the other simply equal in power. The also use checks and to track and keep each branch in line.

Explanation:Checks and balance system

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.