Como Pronunciar "checks and balances"
expression
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtʃɛks/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbæɫənsəz/, /ˈbæɫənsɪz
Inglês Britânico
tʃˈɛks/ /ˈænd/ /bˈælənsɪz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
UK
CHEKS and BAL-uhn-siz
Ouça em Contexto
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.