Checks and Balances is a system that makes sure that nobody has more power than the other 2 branches of government (The 3 branches in government are Executive, Legislative and Judicial all of which have equal power). A good example is when Congress passes a bill and sends it to the president so he can approve it but he veto's, veto means to deny something, The president will then send the bill back to congress and they can override his veto, however they do need two thirds of congress to agree to override it which is not at all an easy task. This system is to our favor because it prevents tyranny and gives us peace of mind.
Federalists feel that the constitution is just fine and the way it is and does not need a bill of rights because the
Federalists feel that the constitution is just fine and the way it is and does not need a bill of rights because the