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Constitutional Design for a New Democracy
A new nation is drafting its constitution and is debating two different models for its democratic government. You are a political consultant hired to advise the constitutional committee. Evaluate the potential strengths and weaknesses of Model Alpha compared to Model Beta. In your evaluation, consider how each model might affect the relationship between citizens, elected officials, and wealthy interests.
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