A constitutional crisis occurs when branches of government are in fundamental conflict, unclear about constitutional boundaries, or when constitutional provisions seem inadequate to resolve a dispute. These crises can involve impeachment, court packing, executive power disputes, or questions about succession and legitimacy.
Constitutional crises test the resilience of American democratic institutions and constitutional governance.
People think any political disagreement is a constitutional crisis. True crises threaten fundamental government structure or constitutional order.
Constitutional crises test the resilience of American democratic institutions and constitutional governance.
People think any political disagreement is a constitutional crisis. True crises threaten fundamental government structure or constitutional order.