What do you mean by checks and balances?

● The horizontal power of distribution is called the system of checks and balances.

● It is a means to allow different organs operating at the same level to have different powers.

● Each organ ‘checks’ the other by ensuring none of the other organs exercises unlimited.

● It helps to maintain a ‘balance’ of power.

● The ministers are responsible to the Parliament or state assemblies.

● Judges are also appointed to check the functioning of the departments or laws made by the legislature.