I believe the answer is inflation.
Inflation- rising prices due to an increase in the supply of money
Answer:
The transatlantic slave trade began during the 15th century when Portugal, and subsequently other European kingdoms, were finally able to expand overseas and reach Africa. The Portuguese first began to kidnap people from the west coast of Africa and to take those they enslaved back to Europe.
Explanation:
Congress can check the branches. Congress makes sure that the power stays equal between each branch