Checks and balances

The president, Congress and the Supreme Court each have some control over the others to make sure that no one group or person has too much power.



Word Structure

cheks

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BAL-uhn-siz

Sentence Examples

Checks and balances limit each branch of government.

The presidential veto is a check and balance on Congress.

Congress controls the budget to check and balance the president.

Semantic Relatives

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

Learn more about Checks and balances.