Lee Hamilton is a distinguished scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and senior ...
ATLANTA (AP) — It’s what one historian calls an “elaborate, clunky machine,” one that’s been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries. The principle of “checks and balances” is ...
The Kansas Legislature overrode a record number of Governor Kelly's vetoes in the 2025 session, raising concerns about the balance of power. The legislative supermajority's ability to override vetoes ...
Vice President J. D.Vance wants the executive branch to have unchecked power in America as he challenges judicial oversight.
Explore the U.S. bicameral legislature, its structure with the House of Representatives and Senate, and the historical ...
The Kansas Legislature passed 116 bills in 2025, a productive session marked by a shift in power dynamics. While bipartisan cooperation was evident, a record 14 vetoes by Gov. Laura Kelly were ...