In a recent Presidential Declaration on America’s 250th anniversary, the White House affirmed the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. But actions speak louder than words. Whether it is military interventions, emergency declarations, student loan forgiveness, or tariff policy, modern presidents increasingly act first and ask Congress later.

The usual response is to blame ambitious presidents. But America is facing a deeper problem: our checks are out of balance.

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