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Presidential Power Ep. 4: When the Watchdogs Stopped Watching


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The founders built a brilliant system: three branches of government watching each other, ensuring no one person gained too much power. But something went wrong. In a twist the founders never imagined, Congress actually gave away its own powers—voluntarily. Since World War II, presidents have sent American soldiers into Korea, Vietnam, and beyond, all without Congress ever declaring war. How did the watchdogs stop watching? Learn more at pallascenter.com
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