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The US Constitution in context

David Tuck evaluates whether the US Constitution checks the power of the president more than it checks the power of Congress

This article is relevant to students studying the US politics route. Evaluating the significance of the US Constitution’s relationship with other branches is an important element of the course.

The American Constitution was ratified in 1789 and remains the major source of authority for America’s political system. Two of its most important functions are the separation of powers and the checks and balances between the two different branches of government.

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