In his first three weeks, President Trump has pushed the government’s checks and balances designed to limit executive power. Here’s a look at how the system works, what’s happening now and when it ...

Though the U.S. Constitution was written a century before Lord Acton wrote his letter, James Madison and the other people of wisdom who crafted our Constitution were aware of the need for checks and ...

ATLANTA — It's what one historian calls an “elaborate, clunky machine,” one that's been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries. The principle of “checks and balances” is rooted ...

Steve McKee is a branding expert, author, and visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation exploring ideas and their influence. Learn more about him here. One of the ways our Constitution provides for a ...

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and 58. President Donald Trump has swiftly acted on his agenda with more than 60 executive orders since assuming office. Some of these actions have prompted lawsuits, ...

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s what one historian calls an “elaborate, clunky machine,” one that’s been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries. The principle of “checks and balances” is ...