"checks and balances" is what americans call

the system of powers shared by separate branches of government

Explanation:

The checks and balances system is a system that exists within the separation of powers into three branches. When power is not concentrated into only one person and is divided into three branches, there is a need to create a system that avoids that one of those branches does not have a tyrannical power.

The system of checks and balances gives atypical powers to each one of those three branches so each one of them can limit the power of the other. One example of the checks and balances is the power of veto by the President.

the cost of college has risen faster than inflation for many years.

the high price of student services and administration are two reasons for the rapid increase in cost.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”