Starter Kit: Checks and Balances
Starter Kit: Checks and Balances  
Podcast: Civics 101
Published On: Tue Jul 02 2019
Description: We exist in a delicate balance. Ours is a system designed to counterweight itself, to stave off the power grabs that entice even the fairest of us all. The U.S. government is comprised of humans, not angels, so each branch has the power to stop the other from going to far. The only catch being, of course, they have to actually exercise that power. In this episode, with the inimitable Kim Wehle as our guide, we learn what those checks actually are, and how the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches (ostensibly) keep things democratic.  CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!