This occurs when an executive authority decides not to enforce or carry out decisions made by another branch of government or agency.
Checks and Balances: System that allows each branch of government to limit powers of other branches preventing any one from becoming too powerful.
Judicial Review: Review conducted by courts over constitutionality of legislative acts or decisions made by other branches.
Executive Privilege: Right claimed by presidents allowing them withhold information in public interest.
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