Why in Federalist #78 does Hamilton believe that the Court will be the least dangerous branch? Has his prediction come to pass? Why or why not?
Why is the distinction between responsiveness and responsibility important and how does it fit with the basic problems of government/collective action we discussed earlier in the term?
How does the lawmaking process show us the importance of formal authority and informal power? (Hint: who can stop bills from progressing/becoming laws)
Looking at either the executive or legislative branches, how have they organized themselves in an attempt to more easily undertake (collective) action?
Is it easy or hard for the White House and Congress to work together? What factors make it easier? What factors make it more difficult?
Please answer each answer thoroughly as this is very important and would love a good grade on this. Each answer should be a paragraph or two.
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