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Someone explain the checks-and-balances system found in the Constitution

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Checks and balances made sure one branch of government (judicial, legislative, or executive) didn’t have too much power.
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Sigh. It made sure that no branch of government ever got much power and made sure to properly balance the power and allow each branch to counter the other.
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