60-Second Civics: Episode 4565, Separation of Powers: Checks and Balances: Democratic Norms, Part 4

60-Second Civics Podcast

English - March 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 minute - ★★★★ - 76 ratings
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To ensure that no individual or institution would have too much power in the American republic, the Framers of the Constitution designed a system of separation of powers and checks and balances. Learn more about these important checks on the power of government in this episode!

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