I think it was the Soviet Union.
Declaration of independence states the unalienable rights
During this time period, the Cold War had begun for about three years. Eisenhower in his speech was referring to if France turns communist, communism would spread to other parts of Asia and America.
No branch is stronger than the other. This is because of the two types of checks and balances that are established. If one governmental branch became too strong, the other branches would be able to neutralize such through its given powers. The second type granted is embedded in the institution, in which each branch is secure against each other.
