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Evaluate the view that the constitutional system of checks and balances is…
Evaluate the view that the constitutional system of checks and balances is an obstacle to effective government (30 marks)
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Legislative gridlock due to different parties controlling different houses/presidency
Example: 2013 shutdown
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Supreme Court unelected body and too powerful through power to declare legislation unconstitutional
Example: Bush v Gore
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Counter: Prevent controversial leg
Example: Clinton, Partial Birth Abortion ban
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