The debate over a strong executive branch would not end with the ratification of the Constitution, ... An interesting quirk of our constitutional system is how it can be altered without amendment.
How was the Dual Monarchy organized?
Under th agreement, Austria and Hungary were separate states. Each has its own constitution and parliament. Francis Joseph ruled both, as emperor of Austria and king of Hungary. The two states also shared ministries of finance, defense, and foreign affairs, but were independent of each other in all other areas.
It provided the minimal assistance initially but eventually increased assistance and market regulation because they wanted to show minimum capability to what they were doing and how they were doing it.
