The Framers of our Constitution were wise, insightful men who attempted to consider the aspects of an efficient government foundation. Many of their doctrines have proved sound and strong over the two hundred plus years of their use. Some, however, have demonstrated weakness and ramifications our forefathers neglected to consider. Among those features of the United States Constitution we can praise is the brilliant use of separation of powers, while the flaws in the structuring of an electoral college haunt our present day. These two elements epitomize the two extremes of the thinking process of our founders.

The separation of powers, the theory that the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government ought to be separate and distinctive, is a central and potent feature of the Constitution. Through this separation, each branch works according to its own authority, forming a check or balance against any abuse of power...