Checks and balances definition, limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview. See more. read more
Checks and balances, which modify the separation of powers, may operate under parliamentary systems through exercise of a parliament’s prerogative to adopt a no-confidence vote in a government; the government, or cabinet, in turn, ordinarily may dissolve the parliament. read more