... political beliefs, appointing only individuals who do so can hurt the representation of the people of the country who have different beliefs. There are a few powers that presidents appear to abuse. The granting of questionable pardons their last day in office, allowing of companies that they had ties with to have an inside track on a governmental contract, some of their actions ... ...

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... resulted primarily from the peculiarity of Ecuador's institutional structure. For example, the judiciary system, despite of being independent, lacked the authority needed to serve as an effective check on the abuse of presidential powers. Although the Supreme Court of Justice carried out many judicial duties normally expected of a nation's highest court, it did not rule on constitutional issues. This was a major ... ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate