Balance of Powers, Part 6

Center for Civic Education: How the Supreme Court Shares Power: Balance of Powers, Part 6

The Framers of the Constitution wanted to prevent a tyrannical executive in the presidency and a tyranny of a majority in Congress.  But they were also careful to limit the power of the courts. Learn how in today’s episode!

60-Second Civics, Episode 5369, May 15, 2025 (a rebroadcast of Episode 4674: July 23, 2022)

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Learn more:

• si: Preparing for the Oath
• USCIS: The Executive Branch BL | IL
• USCIS: The Legislative Branch BL | IL
• USCIS: The Judicial Branch BL | IL
• uscitizenpod: The Supreme Court of the United States
• VOA Learning English: America's Presidents
• VOA Learning English: The U.S. Congress
• VOA Learning English: The U.S. Supreme Court