When in session, the commonwealth has three functional branches of government, each keeping the other in check, as both our federal and state constitutions were designed. Problems arise, however, when the General Assembly is not in session, and has no ability to return during times of emergency or overreach by other branches. A prime example of this was with the current Governor who, as we experienced in 2020 and 2021, frequently exercised unchecked power with inconsistent and unconstitutional closures and mandates associated with COVID-19.