Poll: Just 1 in 10 believe America’s checks, balances are very effective

Poll: Just 1 in 10 believe America’s checks, balances are very effective

(The Center Square) – Only 1 in 10 Americans believe the current checks and balances for the three branches of government are very effective, says a national poll released Thursday in North Carolina.

New poll suggests that just 1 in 10 believe America’s checks, balances are very effective

“Americans are clearly questioning whether the rule of law and our constitutional structure are built to withstand the pressures of the current political moment,” said the dean of Elon School of Law.

Going head to head: How checks and balances limit power

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – American democracy thrives on healthy conflict. The clash between three branches and three levels of government prevents overreach and preserves liberty. By encouraging checks and balances and federalism’s friction, power remains constrained within enumerated limits. Embracing robust constructive confrontation ensures accountability, protects freedoms, and sustains the nation’s core founding principl…