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Voltaire2

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1. It isn't clear that they are equal. They are mostly independent.

Reply to Motownman78 (Original post)

Thu Aug 3, 2017, 05:07 AM

Aug 2017

They each have separate powers, but it is arguable that they are equal, and instead the executive branch, particularly since the start of WWII, has become the dominant branch of government.

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Sorry Pooty-Poot, we have 3 EQUAL Branches of Government [View all] Motownman78 Aug 2017 OP

It isn't clear that they are equal. They are mostly independent. Voltaire2 Aug 2017 #1

If the Executive branch was dominant Motownman78 Aug 2017 #2

Because he is grossly incompetent. Voltaire2 Aug 2017 #3