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Checks and Balance: Well enough alone?

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Transformations in Republican Ideology: A Shift Towards Isolationism

This chapter explores the Republican Party's evolving skepticism towards free trade and international alliances, which has also impacted the Democratic Party. It highlights contrasting congressional stances on military commitments and U.S. financial aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the long-term implications of these ideological changes.

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