The American government was established upon a Constitution that was created to restrict political authority through a system of checks and balances so that no branch of the government will have too much power. Over time the Constitution has been proven itself to be a living document which through amendments and reinterpretation has been serving the country well. The needs and requirements of the people are registered through elections, political parties, and a free press. The decision-makers are checked by each other’s power and also, they need to satisfy the electorate to remain in office. The pe