Checks and Balances

So that no single branch of government could seize power, the Founders established a system of checks and balances. How many checks did they put between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government – three, twelve, or seventeen? [Read more]

The 17th Amendment – Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count

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The passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913 allowed for the greatest unbalancing of the US Governments Checks and Balances of any legislation that has ever occurred.

This Podcast analyzes the background behind the amendments passage and it’s implications on the individuals political power. So Listen in and find out why your vote Doesn’t Count!