Checks and balances | Definition, History, & Facts

Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are of fundamental importance in tripartite governments, which separate powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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