How to Pronounce "checks and balances"
expression
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
Definition
A system in which parts of an organization or government keep each other's power under control, so that no single part becomes too strong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛks/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbæɫənsəz/, /ˈbæɫənsɪz
British English
tʃˈɛks/ /ˈænd/ /bˈælənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
UK
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
Listen in Context
The Constitution created checks and balances to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and balances are important for a fair government.
Many countries have systems of checks and balances.
One reason the president can't make laws alone is because of checks and balances.