While the system of checks and balances works to prevent the accumulation of too much power by any one branch of the government , it also causes problems in the functioning of govern ment . What do you think some of these prob lems might be ?

Han put the last box into the back of his car and turned to look up at his dorm room. he saw himself through the window, laughing with his roommates and sharing his hopes and dreams. he saw all of the hours spent studying and the celebrations at the end of each semester. he smiled fondly as he turned away, got into his car, and drove off. which literary element does the passage contain?