The Constitution's separation of powers is crucial to prevent any individual from holding absolute authority, as demonstrated by recent executive tariff decisions.
The Constitution's separation of powers is crucial to prevent any individual from holding absolute authority, as demonstrated by recent executive tariff decisions.
Trump and FDR agree: presidents can fire at will under the Constitution
Trump's order to fire Biden-era US Attorneys highlights ongoing tensions between presidential power and congressional authority regarding appointments.
Trump and FDR agree: presidents can fire at will under the Constitution
Trump's order to fire Biden-era US Attorneys highlights ongoing tensions between presidential power and congressional authority regarding appointments.
Opinion | A King? A Pawn? A Rogue? The Founders Could Barely Imagine a President
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention struggled profoundly with the concept of a presidency, resulting in a design meant to distance itself from monarchy, with concerns over potential tyranny.