Checks and Balances

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf political principle
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:government
separation of powers
gptkbp:enables each branch to limit powers of others
gptkbp:guarantees rule of law
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Checks and Balances
gptkbp:notableFigure gptkb:Montesquieu
gptkbp:originatedIn Enlightenment political theory
gptkbp:prevention abuse of power
gptkbp:purpose prevent concentration of power
ensure accountability
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:business_executive
gptkb:judge
gptkb:legislative_body
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:United_States_Constitution
democratic systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Judicial_Review
gptkb:Judicial_Power
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6