The third principle, checks and balances, gives each branch of government some control over the others. Checks and balances are to make sure that branches of government do not ignore one another nor overpower each other. The theory of checks and balances works parallel to theory of separation of powers. "Separation of powers divides government responsibility among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; checks and balances prevent the exclusive exercise of those powers by any one of the three branches." The theory of checks and balances reflects Madison's belief that external and internal controls must exist. While separation of powers prevents any group of individuals from getting control of government as a whole, checks and balances prevents groups of individuals from getting control of individual branches. A corrupt Congress can try

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