check and balance
The term "check and balance" is crucial in modern democracies to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
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Definition
C1Political Systems
(formal, academic)A system where different branches of government have powers that can limit or oversee each other to prevent abuse of power.
Example
- The system of check and balance ensures that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches keep each other in check.
C1Organizational Governance
(formal)A mechanism within organizations to distribute authority and prevent any single entity from having unchecked control.
Example
- The board implemented a check and balance system to ensure no department could dominate decision-making.
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