Constitutional devices that let one branch limit another, including the separation of powers, impeachment, judicial review and the veto. A mechanism belongs here when its cited article describes one branch restraining another. The group sits under the Checks, Balances and Institutional Oversight subcategory of the Political Atlas and helps a reader browse that subcategory by the kind of rule each mechanism sets. Each member is placed on the strength of the article it cites, so a reader can follow the grouping back to a stated source.
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Constitutional Checks on Executive and Legislative Power
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Separation of powers (Wikipedia)
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The separation of powers principle functionally differentiates several types of state power (usually legislation, adjudication, and execution) and requires these operations of government to be conceptually and institutionally distinct and clearly articulated, thereby maintaining the integrity of each branch.
Impeachment (Wikipedia)
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Impeachment is a process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct.
Judicial review (Wikipedia)
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Judicial review is a process under which a government's executive, legislative, or administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
Veto (Wikipedia)
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A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action.
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