noun
checks and balances
Political science term referring to the system of mutual oversight among branches of government. Used in discussions of governance, law, and organizational structure.
民主主義にはチェックアンドバランスが不可欠だ。
Checks and balances are essential to democracy.
三権分立はチェックアンドバランスの一形態である。
Separation of powers is one form of checks and balances.