Power is shared between different organs of the government such as Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. This system of power sharing is referred to as a system of ‘checks and balances’ because: (i) All three organs are placed at the same level of power. (ii) The power distribution ensures that no organ enjoys unlimited powers. (iii) Each organ exercises a check on the others. Thus there is a balance of power. OR Power is shared among different organs of government i.e., Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. (i) Legislature: The legislature is concerned with passing the laws, controlling the finances of the state and delivering on matter of public importance. (ii) Executive: The executive machinery implements the policies of the government and executes the rules made by the legislature bodies. (iii) Judiciary: The judiciary is concerned with the interpretation of the laws and has the power to punish those who commit crimes or break the laws. The judiciary can also check the functioning of the executives.