There were no "checks and balances" in the Constitution until the passage of the Bill of Rights.

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The Constitution itself included checks and balances between the three branches of government, such as the ability of the executive branch to veto laws passed by Congress, the power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional, and the ability of Congress to impeach and remove the president. The Bill of Rights primarily focused on protecting individual rights and freedoms.

There Were No "Checks and Balances" in the Constitution Until