What is Checks and Balances in the Government?
Definition:
*Limits imposed on all branches of government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within it's purview
Simplified version:
*Each of the branches of the national government limits the power of the other branches
What does this mean?
*It means that all of the power in the government is in one branch. The branches share the power equally with each other. It also makes sure that one branch of the government is not making all of the decisions.
*Example: The legislative branch can confirm or reject presidential appointments.
*Limits imposed on all branches of government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within it's purview
Simplified version:
*Each of the branches of the national government limits the power of the other branches
What does this mean?
*It means that all of the power in the government is in one branch. The branches share the power equally with each other. It also makes sure that one branch of the government is not making all of the decisions.
*Example: The legislative branch can confirm or reject presidential appointments.