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Sunday
Sep032023

Ep. 77 – Checks and Balances

 

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America.

So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out.

Here's how it works.

 






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