“But over time, the executive branch grew exceedingly powerful. Two world wars emphasized the president’s commander in chief role and removed constraints on its power. By the second half of the 20th century, the republic was routinely fighting wars without its legislative branch, Congress, declaring war, as the Constitution required. With Congress often paralyzed by political conflict, presidents increasingly governed by edicts.”

  • Dizzy Devil Ducky@lemm.ee
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    1. I have voted every single time I could since I got registered to vote.

    2. If I didn’t absolutely jumble my words and such due to some form of anxiety when speaking with people over the phone, I probably would call elected officials in my area.

    Best I can do outside of voting is going to some of the protests in my area and not posting anything about what happens online for safety reasons.