<span>One reason why </span>imperialism<span> hurt the world is that it started racism. The idea that one race is better than another. Africa and Asia were weak less powerful nations so the people that occupied the lands were seen as lower than the more powerful Europeans coming in with their big weapons and superiority.</span>
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Checks and balances give each branch of government the authority to prevent actions of the other branch. Veto power is one example of this. The President has the right to veto a bill, but Congress may override that veto by a 2/3rd vote. This shows how the Legislative branch "checks in" on the Executive branch.