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This Time the Damage Will Be Permanent

Shield of the Republic

CHAPTER

Constitutional Intentions and the Current Political Landscape

This chapter examines the founders' original intentions for the Constitution, particularly their inability to foresee the rise of political parties in today's polarized environment. It highlights the shift of power from Congress to the executive branch and discusses how the diverse nature of the republic was meant to promote stability amidst factional challenges.

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