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.

Answer: 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.