What Forges a Nation | Guest: The Prudentialist | 10/11/23
The Auron MacIntyre Show
The Balancing Act of Powers and Vulnerabilities in the American System
This chapter explores the concept of the separation of powers in ancient Rome and modern America, emphasizing the combat-like balancing act that arises when sovereignty is shared. It also discusses the role of unelected bureaucrats and the Supreme Court in the US political system, highlighting vulnerabilities such as Congress not fulfilling its duties and weaknesses within the Supreme Court. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the importance of the natural emergence of institutions and constitutions over time.
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