Question

what do you understand by checks and balances

Answer 1

check and balance is the provision in which the levels of government check the other level of government in order to ensure smooth functioning of it.

Answer 2

The system of checks and balances is an off-shoot of a power-sharing arrangement. The power is so divided among each organ of government that each works independent of the other and still exercises certain amount of control over the other. Thus, a balance of power is maintained wherein each organ’s power is limited by the checks imposed by the other organ.