U.S. Government & Politics
Is the growth of executive power a threat to constitutional democracy?
The expanding powers of the presidency
In recent years, as norms around presidential powers evolve, the U.S. system of checks and balances has been under tremendous pressure. In this new series, Brookings’ scholars explore how the executive branch is asserting greater authority over the legislative and judicial branches, challenging constitutional principles that date back to the Founders’ time.
