Under the U.S. Constitution, the political concept of “checks and balances” was essential for preventing a tyrannical concentration of power in the government. 
1. First, discuss how the Founders attempted to use the Senate to check and balance the power of the House in making. 
2. Second, according to the Federalist, how does the President check the power of both houses of Congress in making laws? 
3. Third, from a biblical perspective, is there a basis for limiting the power of government? 
*Be sure to support your response with evidence drawn from your required readings. Use APA citation style.