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How can Congress check the president?

Civics 101

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Congress vs. Presidential Authority

This chapter delves into the Iran-Contra affair as a pivotal case of congressional response to presidential overreach during the Reagan administration. It further explores the political evolution in Congress through the 1990s, examining how these historical events have influenced its current capacity to hold the presidency accountable in a polarized environment.

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