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In your own words, what is meant by checks and balances?

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Checks and balances makes sure the branches of the government are balanced. Each branch checks the other to make sure the power is balanced between them:-)
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Answer Its how the government supervises each branch to make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to and not doing things they're supposed to.

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