This is an article about laying off a group (18F), that was never established by Congress in the first place. So I think if someone invokes checks and balances

This is an article about laying off a group (18F), that was never established by Congress in the first place. So I think if someone invokes checks and balances here, it’s fair to enquire what they think checks and balances are. Saying “hey, don’t you know what checks and balances are” seems ruder.