Legislative branch

Hi it is a discussion paper with 2 questions they both have to have a minimum of 200 words each. There is a no right or wrong answers. (A). What are the checks and balances on the Legislative branch? Do you think they are working well? What recommendations would you make to improve the situation? (B). How should representatives resolve the conflict between what they think is best for the country and what their constituents want? Between the interests of the nation and those of the state or locality that elected them? Between the interests of their state and those of the locality that elected them?