● The horizontal power of distribution is called the system of checks and balances.
● It is a means to allow different organs operating at the same level to have different powers.
● Each organ ‘checks’ the other by ensuring none of the other organs exercises unlimited.
● It helps to maintain a ‘balance’ of power.
● The ministers are responsible to the Parliament or state assemblies.
● Judges are also appointed to check the functioning of the departments or laws made by the legislature.
