Assignment task: Legislative Effectiveness: Evaluate how effectively Congress passes legislation that addresses the needs and concerns of the American people. Are there recent examples of significant legislation that showcase Congress's strengths or weaknesses in this area? Checks and Balances: Discuss Congress's role in the system of checks and balances. How well does Congress perform its duty to check the powers of the Executive and Judicial branches? Provide recent examples where Congress has successfully or unsuccessfully exercised this power.