Yes it is, it reinforces the idea of limitation of powers and the check and balances.
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atotalitarian ruler leads agovernment that maintains complet control over every part
This depends entirely on the federal position in question, but an example of an analogous position would the position of the state legislature as contrasted with the Congress.
The political instability of France during the Revolution allowed Napoleon to take advantage of the people's need and want for reform as his military succeeded against Austria and the Kingdom of Naples along with his major triumphs in Egypt, and he was able to win them over to proclaim him 'first consul for life'.
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