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

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The Constitution did have a system of checks and balances built into it, including the separation of powers among the three branches of government and the ability of each branch to check the power of the others. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the Constitution shortly after its ratification, further strengthened individual rights and limits on governmental power.

There Were No Checks and Balances in the Constitution Until