The Constitution ensures that political power is split among the branches of government. The ability of Congress to impeach and remove the president is a check on the power of the president. How do you think this check on the president strengthens democracy?

A check on political powers allows for each branch to have an equal amount of influence. I think that’s kind of what democracy is all about.

The eighteenth century saw a host of social, religious, and intellectual changes across the British Empire. While the Great Awakening emphasized vigorously emotional religiosity, the Enlightenment promoted the power of reason and scientific observation. Both movements had lasting impacts on the colonies.