The Balance of Power: President vs Congress

The power of the executive branch in relation to the legislative branch has varied overtime. Develop an argument that takes a position on the appropriate balance of power between the president and Congress. Use at least one piece of evidence from on the following foundational documents: Declaration of Independence, The Federalist 51, The Federalist 70. In your response you should do the following: 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 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 alternative perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal.