“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.”
Imagine believing USA was ever a “democracy”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_religion
Neckbeard comment
I think it’s more important to realize the harm that’s happening now than the 200+ year old technicalities, though being important themselves, aren’t what’s most vital at this current moment.