Balance Check

This passage explains the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government, which prevents any one branch from gaining too much power. It highlights how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches limit each other’s authority. Real-world examples such as Nixon and the Supreme Court, the War Powers Act, and Brown v. Board of Education show this system in action. The passage emphasizes that these checks keep democracy strong and protect citizens’ rights. It concludes that this system ensures fairness in government.

Reading passages like this strengthens vocabulary by exposing students to government and civic terms. They also improve comprehension as students learn to follow explanations of complex systems. Critical thinking skills grow when students analyze how historical examples demonstrate the system at work. Grammar and sentence structure exposure help students see how ideas are logically connected. Altogether, this improves reading fluency and deeper understanding of nonfiction texts.