Answer:
Economic depression is a sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies. (no money to pay taxes) It played in the part of Shay's Rebellion because Shay and the farmers didn't want to pay taxes that made them struggle so they rebelled.
Answer:
The Congress provides checks and balances to the Executive and Judiciary arm of government.
Explanation:
The Congress limits their power by being able to approve any appointment made by the two arms . Through this they make findings and investigations before approving any selections made by the other arms. They also have the power to make amendment to laws in the best interest of the citizenry.
The executive and judicial branch ensure congress remains limited and in check through their ability to voice out in the incidences of the making of laws which are unconstitutional.
Americans did not want to be taxed by those they did not elect. "no taxation without representation".