Global Balance

This passage describes how checks and balances spread beyond the United States to influence governments worldwide. It explains how the U.S. Constitution inspired countries like France, India, and Germany to adopt similar systems. Each example shows how power is shared among branches to prevent abuse. The text emphasizes that fairness and justice remain at the center of these systems. The goal is always to create a government that listens to the people.

Passages like this expand students’ global awareness while teaching them comparative reading skills. They learn to recognize similarities and differences across countries. Vocabulary development improves through exposure to government-related terms. Students also practice summarizing multiple examples into one larger idea. This strengthens both comprehension and the ability to analyze complex nonfiction texts.