In your own words, what is the definition of checks and balances?

Answer in two short sentences (20 word limit). You will have a chance to explain in more detail later.


Example sentence frame:

Checks and Balances means ____.

(2 points)

5 answers

Checks and Balances means a system where each branch of government has powers to limit the other branches' power.
20 WORDS MAX
Checks and Balances means a system where each branch of government has the ability to limit the powers of the others.
THATS 21 I SAID 20
I apologize for the oversight. Here is an updated version:

Checks and Balances means each branch of government has powers to limit the others, ensuring no one branch becomes too powerful.