The _only_ problem is the lack of checks and balances - a founding principle of this country. Are they breaking the law? If so, what is the check? Are they too

The _only_ problem is the lack of checks and balances - a founding principle of this country. Are they breaking the law? If so, what is the check? Are they too powerful? If so, what is the balance? edit: the obvious answer is there are few to none.