The system of checks and balances makes sure that one branch of gov. Doesn't get more powerful than the other by giving different powers to different branches. Like a certain branch can't do something without the "thumbs up" from the other branch. For example, the Executive Branch can veto bills from the Legislative Branch, but the Legislative Branch can override the veto. Hopefully that helped!!
Racist would be one of them
Well some rivers in Europe are used to transport goods. Sometime people even travel on them. River also can provide power.
A term used for positive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all people would be no other thank;
Civil Rights.