checks and balances
checks and balances 制衡原则；制约与平衡原则 指每一政府部门皆具有对抗其他任何部门行为的能力，从而不致出现任何单一部门操纵整个政府的权力和职能的理论。如在美国，行政部门可通过行使否决权〔veto power〕制约立法机关；而只要达到充分多数，立法机关则可推翻任一否决。 (→separation of powers)
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CHECKS AND BALANCES
checks and balances
checks and balances. The theory of governmental power and functions whereby each branch of government has the ability to counter the actions of any other branch, so that no single branch can control the entire government. • For example, the executive branch can check the legislature by exercising its veto power, but the legislature can,
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