American leaders sought to draft the Constitution as a new plan of government. Why had the previous plan failed?

American leaders sought to draft the Constitution as a new plan of government. Why had the previous plan failed? It created a confederation with weak and central power. Montesquieu outlined a system of checks and balances that would prevent one branch of government from dominating the others.

b. ensure mutual protection from communism.

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during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.