[heymen]

For each branch of government, help me explain the importance of the system of checks and balances. Also, help me to explain their functions.

[ScottGem]

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[Wondergirl]

Do you know what the three branches are?

[Fr_Chuck]

Tell us what the three branches are, and what you think, we will help guide you

[heymen]

Branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

[Wondergirl]

What are checks in general? What do they do? (hint: a check on a horse is the reins)

What are balances in general? What do they do?

[ScottGem]

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[heymen]

ScottGem:
Didn't see anything when I clicked on the link.
Wondergirl:
To ensure that any branch did not bully the other two a system of limits (checks) was founded on each and a fair distribution of power was made (balances).

[Wondergirl]

Look at this --

Separation of powers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[ScottGem]

ScottGem:
Didn't see anything when I clicked on the link.

Hmm the link works fine for me. But here is what it says:

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