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Presidential Immunity Creates a King: Where Rule of Law Does Not Apply; The Constitution is Null and Void
In a democracy, no one is supposed to be above the law. The framers of the United States Constitution envisioned a system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Presidential Immunity Creates a King: Where Rule of Law Does Not Apply; The Constitution is Null and Void
In a democracy, no one is supposed to be above the law.
The framers of the United States Constitution envisioned a system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. This system has been a cornerstone of American democracy, ensuring the rule of law prevails.
However, the concept of presidential immunity challenges this fundamental principle, raising the alarming prospect that a president could become a de facto king, wielding power without accountability.
The Constitution is null and void when the rule of law does not apply.