In the birthplace of our nation, historical reminders of the Constitution surround modern day Philadelphians, to the point where the landmarks fade into the background. The irony of the genius of the Constitution lies in its success: most citizens remain blissfully unaware of the details that keep their government in check to guarantee their freedoms.

The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Federalist Society joined together to produce a series of essays to invite citizens to dig a little deeper into understanding the formation of the their government. This essay, the third in the series, by Professor John Yoo and Saikrishna Prakash, invites you to consider the awesome power of the presidency along with the inherent limitations that protect us from the whim and caprice of an individual.

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