Supreme Court decisions in recent decades on separation-of-powers issues generally reflect one of two approaches. Some decisions adopt a "flexible" approach, while others follow a "rigid" approach. Which approach better characterizes the majority's position in Morrison v. Olson (1988)? Why? Which approach better characterizes the majority's position in Clinton v. City of New York (1998)? Why?

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The Answer of Supreme Court decisions in recent decades on separation-of-powers issues generally reflect one of two approaches. Some decisions adopt a "flexible" approach, while others follow a "rigid" approach. Which approach better characterizes the majority's position in Morrison v. Olson (1988)? Why? Which approach better characterizes the majority's position in Clinton v. City of New York (1998)? Why?

Supreme Court Decisions in Recent Decades on Separation-Of-Powers Issues Generally