The framers of the Constitution using ideas from Montesquieu, designed the government with a network of checks and balances. They feared the power of chief executives. The power of the presidency is constrained by the other branches of the national government. As Montesquieu noted, many different types of heads of state gradually gained power until they were able to tyrannize citizens. The checks and balances system encourage consultation, cooperation, and compromise in policy-making. Such cooperation in public policy follows a "free exchange of ideas" and the theory of the "Marketplace of Ideas."

How does Congress check the President and the executive branch? How does the President check Congress? Discuss how the legislative branch checks the executive branch.Give a recent example that illustrates this action.Find a recent news article that supports your point. Remember to provide the reference citation of the article you are using. Discuss how the executive branch checks the legislative branch. Give a recent example that illustrates this action. Find a recent news article that supports your point along with the appropriate reference