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Definition
institutional mechanisms to check the power of any one person or group — especially separation of powers and constitutionally guaranteed rights
- But right now, she also felt the checks and balances of their stares as they watched her with Josie, waiting for her to act-well-judiciously.Part 1 (25% in)
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