How to Pronounce "check and balance"
expression
CHEK and BAL-uhnss
chek and BAL-uhns
Definition
A system in which different parts of an organization or government have powers that limit or control each other to prevent any one from becoming too strong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbæɫəns
British English
tʃˈɛk/ /ˈænd/ /bˈæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEK and BAL-uhnss
UK
chek and BAL-uhns
Listen in Context
Checks and balances help stop one branch of government from having too much power.
The constitution created a system of checks and balances.
Without checks and balances, leaders could abuse their power.
The president can't make laws alone because of the checks and balances built into the system.