checks and balances

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Definition of Checks and Balances

A system of overlapping institutional powers that enables each branch of government to limits or disrupt actions of the other two

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What is the explanation

Allows branches to police one another to maintain equilibrium

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Significance

Forces institutional negotiations, preventing tyranny by ensuring no single branch holes to much power without friction from the other two

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Examples of checks of congress

  • can impeach presidents

  • Has the power to veto/block presidents by 2/3 majority in each chamber

  • Approves treaties president signs

  • Power of the purse


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Examples of checks of the president

  • can veto legislation

    • Veto message

    • Pocket veto


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Examples of checks of the judiciary

  • judiciary review

  • Strike down concustional bills/admendments

  • Have to enforce Supreme Court rulings