For the framers of the Constitution, “generally the idea was, we need each of the branches to be strong enough to protect themselves against being overwhelmed by the others,” says Andrew Rudalevige, professor of government at Bowdoin College.
Government power in U.S. is swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows
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Then it goes to Congress and becomes as partisan a food fight as impeachment,” said Andrew Rudalevige, a professor of government at Bowdoin College.
Joe Biden's age and frequent bumbling revive talk of invoking the 25th Amendment to replace him
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