How has the sys-

Question

tem of checks and balances caused the sepa-
ration of powers among the three branches of
government to become less distinct?

because everything requires at least two branches or arms of government to do anything. For example, Congress can pass a law, but the president must sign it.?

Answer 1

In some ways, yes. For instance, who does the IRS work for? Congress makes some crazy vague laws, then the administration "intreprets" them into regulations and forms, and the courts then finally rule on the legalities.