What powers does Congress have to check the power of the executive branch?

The discussion this week will focus on two major challenges that Congress is facing today: political divisiveness and challenges to its powers of oversight and investigation. We will also look at an example of how Congress functions in regard to passing legislation with their legislation on the COVID-19 crisis. Watch the following videos and answer the questions below. Respond to at least 1 other person’s posting.Videos on Balance of Power, the Oversight and Investigatory Powers of Congress, and the Struggle Between Executive Power and Congressional Powers Played Out in the House’s Investigation and Impeachment of President Trump:Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3Congressional Oversight AP GoPo Redesign2.8 Congressional Oversight AP GoPo RedesignLooking back at Congressional investigationsLooking back at Congressional investigationsThe Breakdown: Checking Executive PrivilegeThe Breakdown: Checking Executive PrivilegeHow Congress is fighting back against the imperial presidency (msn.com)https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/music/how-congress-is-fighting-back-against-the-imperial-presidency/vp-BBZ1fV8Democrats Ramp Up Investigations into President TrumpDemocrats in Congress ramp up investigations into President TrumpExplained: The process to impeach Donald Trump | ITV NewsExplained: The process to impeach Donald Trump | ITV NewsDo witnesses have to comply with Congress’ subpoenas?Do witnesses have to comply with Congress’ subpoenas?Legal Expert: Subpoena Battle Could Lead to CrisisLegal expert: subpoena battle could lead to crisisVideos on Partisanship, Polarization and Congress:How Congress (and America) became so polarized – Jonathan HaidtHow Congress (and America) became so polarized – Jonathan HaidtRetired House members discuss the challenges of partisanshipRetired House members discuss the challenges of partisanshipMichigan Rep. Justin Amash Quitting GOPMichigan Rep. Justin Amash quitting GOPVideos on Congress’ Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lawmakers react to failed procedural vote on coronavirus stimulus billLawmakers react to failed procedural vote on coronavirus stimulus billU.S. passes $2-trillion stimulus packageU.S. passes $2-trillion stimulus packageCongress approves COVID-19 relief billCongress approves COVID-19 relief billHouse’s $3 trillion coronavirus HEROES Act faces steep oppositionHouse’s $3 trillion coronavirus HEROES Act faces steep oppositionStimulus Check: CARES Act versus HEROES Act | what are the main differences?Stimulus Check: CARES Act versus HEROES Act | what are the main differences?Questions:1. Why did the founders give Congress so many checks over the other branches?2. What powers does Congress have to check the power of the executive branch?3. Did President Trump comply with Congress’ oversight and investigative powers? What challenges did his reaction pose to Congress’ powers of oversight and investigation?4. Has Congress become more politically polarized? What does this mean for the functions of Congress?5. What are the major issues that Congress is focusing on in their COVID-19 legislation?6.What does bipartisan support mean? Was the CARES Act passed with bipartisan support? 7. Is partisanship preventing additional COVID-19 legislation (for example, the HEROES Act) from being passed? Explain your answer.