Check an action

Definition

Checking an action refers to preventing or limiting certain activities or decisions from having unchecked power. In this context, it means ensuring that actions taken by one branch of government do not exceed their constitutional authority.

Related terms

Separation of Powers: The division of governmental responsibilities among three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Balance of Power: A distribution of authority among different branches or levels of government that prevents any one entity from dominating others.

Impeachment: The process by which a legislative body can formally accuse and remove certain public officials, such as the President, for misconduct or abuse of power.