Are Constitutional Checks & Balances Broken?
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chris martin
Licensed attorney Christopher R. Martin and civics educator/former journalist Bob Shaffer sit down to break down the three branches of government, the constitutional framework of checks and balances, and how executive power has expanded over time.
Welcome to the second episode of For The Record!
Licensed attorney Christopher R. Martin and civics educator/former journalist Bob Shaffer sit down to break down the three branches of government, the constitutional framework of checks and balances, and how executive power has expanded over time.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How the three branches were designed to balance and limit power
- The shift in congressional war powers and executive authorizations since WWII
- Tariff authority, judicial review, and the doctrine of judicial economy
- The importance of institutional norms, civics education, and civil discourse
Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes and does not constitute formal legal advice.
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