The Writers of the Constitution Purposefully Established a Federal Government

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Essay

The writers of the Constitution purposefully established a federal government organized on the principle of separation of powers and thus established a system of checks and balances. Explain what powers each branch has and how each has used these to check the powers of the others. What impact does this have upon the policy-making process, both domestic and foreign? Support your answer with specific examples.

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