English-French translations for checks and balances

• poids et contrepoids
  Il est également urgent de mettre en place un système adéquat de poids et contrepoids, qui manque actuellement. There is also an urgent need for an appropriate system of checks and balances, which is currently lacking.

Definition of checks and balances

• A system for multiple branches of government wherein each has some control over the actions of each of the others

Related words

• check
• checkpoint
• checkmate
• check-in
• checkout
• paycheck
• checkbox
• checklist
• check-out
• self-checkout