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How Powerful is the President?

We the People

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Balancing Powers: The Presidential Dilemma

This chapter explores the complexities of presidential power within the American constitutional framework, focusing on the limitations imposed by Congress and the courts. It highlights the evolving interpretations of executive power, past significant events like the Clinton impeachment, and the implications of current political trends on congressional authority. The discussion emphasizes the need for all branches to engage and uphold their roles to prevent a constitutional crisis, pointing to a historical context of executive overreach supported by both major political parties.

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