Advancing Democracy

Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Attorney General As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the fifth,...

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Reforming outdated laws is the responsibility of Congress, and upholding peacekeeping tradition is a responsibility of the president.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

Project 2025 outlines a restructuring of federal government agencies to consolidate executive power.

We can support the peaceful transition of presidential power by advocating for a process with wisdom and order overarching.

We respect presidents who exercise their pardoning power with wisdom, care, and “prerogative of mercy," and we oppose pardons otherwise.

A group of electors called the Electoral College makes the final choice for U.S. president and vice president.