1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 We know checks and balances between the branches of federal government is a hallmark of our republic.&amp;nbsp; But have you considered the checks and balances the Founders crafted into the design of Congress itself, with the House and Senate splitting legislative power?&amp;nbsp; Why did the founders build in checks to prevent too much power residing within one chamber of our bi-cameral legislature and how did they accomplish this objective?&amp;nbsp; To answer these questions and so many more, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Matthew Green as our special guest this week.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Green is a prolific author on American politics and has been a professor of politics at Catholic University since 2005. Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America https://www.constitutingamerica.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37091475/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37091475