Concentration of Power: The Executive Branch and Democracy

This chapter explores the troubling concentration of power within the U.S. executive branch and compares it to the decline of the Roman Senate. It highlights the impact of regulatory growth on democratic principles and discusses legislative proposals like the REINS Act to restore congressional authority. Additionally, the chapter examines potential reforms to the Supreme Court and the implications of statehood for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, raising concerns about political motivations behind these changes.