The government uses checks and balances to keep power fair.
check and balance
idiomProvide mutual oversight and limitation by independent organizations in order to prevent abuses of power.
The constitution creates a system of checks and balances so that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
In a healthy democracy, the separation of powers functions through a rigorous system of checks and balances, ensuring that every branch remains accountable to the law.
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balance out
To attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements.
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balance the books
To add up all the debits and credits.
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check is in the mail
A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.
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check the math
To verify the source or accuracy of something.
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check through
To permit someone to continue onward, e.g. through a security checkpoint, after verifying their identity, tickets, etc.
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gut check
An honest, reflective appraisal of one's true feelings concerning a matter of concern.
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hang in the balance
To be in a precarious situation, unsure of the future.
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reality check
A wake-up call; a reminder.