principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and ... [3 related articles]
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A system of government in which power is divided between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, and these powers check and balance each other.
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limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview.
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