Advancing Democracy

The Constitution’s overarching doctrine of separation of powers deals directly with the potential for corruption in a government, creating a system of checks and balances intended to prevent any one person or entity from overreach. Conflicts of interest present a common form of overreach.

Congress must push back against pocket rescission attempts and preserve its own rightful role as the branch that creates laws and controls the budget — its "one job."

The U.S. provides foreign aid assistance to other countries to promote global peace, security, and development.

As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the eighth, ninth, and tenth successors to the president and their critical roles in the United States government.

As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the fifth, sixth, and seventh successors to the president and their critical roles in the U.S. government. 

The presidential Cabinet consists of the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments. It functions as an advisory body to the president of the United States.

A law is not a program. Rather, a law is the official starting point, or a directive to create a program or service. Like a ladder, many steps are required to take a law to a functioning, fully implemented program.

Habeas corpus is a legal concept that allows any person detained on a charge “without sufficient cause” to challenge their detention in court.

The judicial branch’s role in preserving a separation of powers has long contributed to the resiliency of the U.S. government. As citizens, we can recognize and respect this judicial power to check the other two branches of government and uphold our “constitutional federal republic working under principles of democracy.”

The U.S. Constitution sprang from the concept of separation of powers. The Constitution intentionally grants each branch separate and distinct powers.

State attorneys general play a critical role in government, impacting the lives of those they protect and preserving and enforcing laws.

Foreign aid isn’t just charity — it’s power. U.S. foreign aid serves as a strategic investment in national security and economic prosperity.

In a rule of law system, the government is responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens' rights, and preventing abuse of power.

Reforming outdated laws is the responsibility of Congress, and upholding peacekeeping tradition is a responsibility of the president.

When we understand our government’s structure under the Constitution, we are empowered to make more informed choices.