pillars of the U.S. Federal government: the Judiciary system, which defines the meanings of the law the Congress makes and the President executes.
One of the theoretical pillars of the United States Constitution is the idea of "checks and balances" among the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of American government: the executive, the legislative and the judiciary.
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Like the debate in middle school and high school, the very first thing you should pay attention to is the scope of the discussion. Anything out of the scope should not be brought into the discussion. Otherewise . . . look at your way of arguing against AA by using NBA.
Attend one of the debate event of your kids. Then you will know the importance of SCOPE.