Democracy’s Guardrails: the Vital Role of Checks and Balances
Words: 642 1464When it comes to running a country, the phrase 'too many cooks spoil the broth' doesn't quite apply. In fact, in the context of democratic governance, having multiple 'cooks' is exactly what keeps the 'broth' – the nation – from spoiling. This is where the concept of checks and balances comes into play. It's a system woven into the fabric of many democratic constitutions, designed to ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful. The system is akin […]