Checks and Balances: Legislative Branch

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Defense Week: Legislative Branch

The specific powers Congress has to keep the other branches in their places.

Casey Burgat

May 21, 2024

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My people, it’s day 2 of Defense Week—start here if you’re just catching up. Today we’re talking checks and balances available to Congress; the powers Congress has over the Executive and Judicial Branches.

I know it’s a huge ask, but give me 4 minutes of your time. We all need to know these things. Plus, I have faith in your attention span.

Tomorrow, we’ll be back to talk the powers the President has over the other two branches. Try to restrain your excitement until then.

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