Checks and Balances: Why They Matter

Checks and balances are important rules that make sure no one part of the government becomes too powerful. Each branch of government has different roles: the legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch carries out laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. This setup allows each branch to check the power of the others.

For example, Congress can make a law, but the President can veto it, and the courts can decide if a law follows the Constitution.