(chorus)

An important part of the constitution is

checks and balances, checks and balances.

Each branch of government limits powers of the others with

checks and balances, checks and balances.

Each branch checks the powers of the other branch

to make sure the power is balanced

between them. 

It’s the system of

checks and balances, checks and balances

(verse)

The process of how laws are made, for real.

The legislative branch votes on a bill.

The bill then goes to the executive branch,

where it is decided on by the President.

If the President thinks the bill is good for the country,

he signs it. Then the bill becomes a law.

If he doesn’t think the bill is good for the country,

it gets vetoed. That means no.

The legislative branch gets another chance

with enough votes that override the President.

Once a law is passed and placed in the system.

People can test it out through the court system.

If the legislative branch does not agree

with the way the judicial branch has interpreted the law,

they can introduce a new legislation

and start the process all over again.

(chorus)

An important part of the constitution is

checks and balances, checks and balances

Each branch of government limits powers of the others with

checks and balances, checks and balances

Each branch checks the powers of the other branch

to make sure the power is balanced

between them. 

It’s the system of

checks and balances, checks and balances