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As part of the blueprint for checks and balances, the United States Constitution outlines a procedure for Congress to impeach and remove public officials, including the president of
the United States. Develop an argument on whether the congressional procedure outlined in the Constitution for impeachment and removal is an effective check on the president, too
weak a check on the president, or too strong a check on the president.
Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:
• Brutus 1
• The Federalist 51
• The Federalist 70
In your response you should do the following:
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Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning.
Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence.
One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed above.
A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your first piece of evidence, or it may be from your
knowledge of course concepts.
Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis.
Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal.
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