McSally: Founders Designed Frustrating System to Force Compromise, Protect Liberties
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Former US Senator Martha McSally says the Founding Fathers designed America's system of government to be frustrating to force compromise.
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The system of checks and balances was created to prevent any one group from having too much power.
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Political opposition and disagreement serves an important role in safeguarding liberties and preventing authoritarian rule.
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Dysfunction in politics also reflects broader societal divisions beyond just Capitol Hill.
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Despite frustrations with the system, McSally believes in the enduring importance of democratic participation.