How the US government prevents any single branch from becoming an autocrat
In short: This video explores the US system of separation of powers and checks and balances. Discover how the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches are designed to restrain one another and prevent the rise of an autocrat.
The US government is structured into three distinct branches: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial. While the theoretical goal is to maintain balance, the system was specifically designed to ensure the President does not become an autocrat.
The video examines the specific powers each branch holds over the others, including the unique perks enjoyed by Supreme Court justices.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3
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