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10th Annual Online Student Essay Contest Making Democracy Work: Democracy and Change: The Newly-elected President   Ages 18-24  [ 750 words or less]   Print Friendly Version of All Questions In the U.S. Constitution, there is a system of checks and balances between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the federal government.  Do you believe that the system of checks and balances has been maintained, or is there currently an imbalance in power between the branches? What effects could this distribution of power have on the president and his ability to pass his agenda during his term in office?   Click on each line to get the information  About The Contest Contest Dates Guidelines For Writing Criteria For Judging Essays Contest Rules Contest Prizes   Return to main contest page