how well does the system of checks and balances work? why?
 In the American constitutional system, several branches of government are created and power is shared between them. At the same time, the powers of one branch can be challenged by another branch. First, the Legislative branch makes the law. Second, the Executive branch executes the law. Last, the Judicial branch interprets the law. The system of checks and balances was established to make sure that parts of our government did not abuse their powers. 