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What is meant by the system of ‘checks and balances’? (CBSE 2014)

The system of checks and balances is the arrangement of power sharing among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary, in such a way that none of the organs can exercise unlimited power and each organ checks the others.

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Why is power sharing desirable? Give any three prudential reasons.(CBSE 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)