The legislative process requires multiple steps before a law is passed, preventing rash decisions.
Example: Affordable Care Act (2010) – The law underwent rigorous congressional debate before passage, showing how legislative scrutiny ensures policies are well-examined.
Congress Can Hold the President Accountable
Example: Congressional Oversight on Foreign Policy – Congress can restrict military action, as seen in the WarPowers Act (1973), which requires presidents to seek approval for prolonged military engagements.
Prevents Authoritarian Rule
By dividing power, the government avoids concentrating too much control in one person or group.
Example: Trump’s Travel Ban (2017) – Courts blocked early versions of the travel ban on constitutional grounds, showing how judicial oversight limits executive overreach.