Prior to the New Deal, and consistent with the intent of the Constitution's framers, what was the strongest branch of the government?

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Prior to the New Deal, the legislative branch (Congress) was the strongest branch of the government, as intended by the Constitution's framers. This was because they believed in a system of checks and balances, and wanted to limit the power of the executive and judicial branches. Congress was given the power to make laws, declare war, control spending, and hold impeachment trials.

Prior to the New Deal, and Consistent with the Intent