Q ?Q---The framers of the Constitution designed the presidency within a network of checks and balances controlled by the other branches of the Federal government. The checks and balances system encourage consultation, cooperation, and compromise in policy-making. ?How does Congress check the President and the executive branch? How does the President check Congress? Discuss how the legislative branch checks the executive branch. Give a recent example that illustrates this action. Find a recent news article that supports your point. Discuss how the executive branch checks the legislative branch. Give a recent example that illustrates this action. Find a recent news article that supports your point.