M&M Deep Dive Part 1: Checks and Balances

This new M&M Deep Dive series explores how government leaders have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of our system of government. Part 1 focuses on our government's role of Checks and Balances but how the forces of corruption, the Citizens United decision, and state rights vs. federalism. It delves into executive power, congressional oversight, and the judicial system's role in addressing corruption and corporate influence. It also addresses the need for reform in the Supreme Court, the role of ethics in legislation, political party dynamics, and the challenges of policing personal ethics versus written laws. The episode concludes with a preview of future topics in the deep dive series.TakeawaysExploration of constitutional strengths and weaknessesImpact of Citizens United ruling on corruption and corporate influence The need for term limits and campaign finance reformThe impact of personal ethics and written laws on legislationChapters00:00 Exploring the Trump Administration07:16 Checks and Balances13:25 Citizens United and Judicial System20:41 State vs. Federalism26:27 Political Party Dynamics36:39 Personal Ethics vs. Written Laws