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THE FOLLOWING QUESTION HAS TWO PARTS:
1. WHAT DOES CHECKS AND BALANCE MEAN? (1 SENTENCE)
2. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT CHECKS AND BALANCE ARE IN OUR CONSTITUTION? (1 SENTENCE)
1. Checks and balances refer to the system in which each branch of government has powers that limit and monitor the actions of the other branches.
2. It is important that checks and balances are in our Constitution to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and safeguard the principles of democracy.
1. Checks and balances refers to the distribution of powers and responsibilities among the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent the abuse of power and ensure accountability.
2. It is important to have checks and balances in our constitution to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful, which helps prevent authoritarianism and protect individual rights.
To answer these questions, we can first define "checks and balances" and then explain the importance of having this principle in our Constitution.
1. Checks and balances refer to a system in which the powers of different branches or entities of government are regulated and limited by one another to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
2. It is important to have checks and balances in our Constitution to ensure that no single branch of government can dominate and abuse its power, thereby safeguarding against tyranny and promoting accountability within the government system.