15. Checks and Balances Many times an action is taken by one branch of our government. Unfortunately not all branches agree or support their ideas and/or actions.
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20. Teamwork The system of checks and balances is designed with compromise in place. Due to the system of Checks and Balances, no party can dictate completely the legislative agenda of the country. Each branch has means available to override or defeat the other’s policies. Therefore, they must work together as a team to reach common ground that benefits the country as a whole.
21. Founder’s Thoughts The founders of the country envisioned a democratic society. Coming from a monarchy where one person decided the direction and fate of the nation our founding fathers wanted a system of checks and balances to ensure the views of the majority were implemented.