Which branch of governmentCongress, the Presidency, or the Judiciary–do you think has diverged most radically from the original conception of the Founders? What circumstances brought about these changes and do you think that, on balance, they have been positive or negative for the nation?

Part A
-500 words
Answer the following question with a reasoned 500-600 word essay drawing upon specific evidence from the textbook and the various sources available to you
Which branch of governmentCongress, the Presidency, or the Judiciary–do you think has diverged most radically from the original conception of the Founders? What circumstances brought about these changes and do you think that, on balance, they have been positive or negative for the nation?
Part B
-no word requirement-
Choose one of the following Constitutional clauses, tell me what you think it meant to its authors, and use it to explore the Constitution as a living document. Give specific examples of ways that evolving or contested definitions of your chosen clause have played a role in important controversies and decisions and explain how justices who favor the originalist approach differ from those who favor the adaptive interpretation of the Constitution.

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