Title: What Are Checks And Balances
Course: Philippines_Political_Structure > Section: Module 106: What Are Checks And Balances

What are Checks and Balances?

Checks and balances are a fundamental principle of a democratic government, designed to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. In the context of the Philippines’ political structure, this principle ensures that the powers of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches are balanced and that each branch can limit the powers of the others.

The Three Branches of Government