checks and balances aren't unique to the usa, nor does calling them that change any of the analysis. your checks and balances have to be, well, balanced. and

checks and balances aren't unique to the usa, nor does calling them that change any of the analysis. your checks and balances have to be, well, balanced. and that balance is going to depend on context to some extent. so the right amount / kind of checks and balances might vary from one moment to the next.