What are the Limits of Executive Power — and Citizen Power — in America?

Since the earliest days following the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the question of how much power is vested in the office of the President has been a part of American politics. How do we make sense of the current exercise of executive power in light of the framers’ original intent and early attempts to expand it? How do Americans across the political spectrum navigate discussions of these powers in ways that strengthen our civic fabric? This conversation provides useful context and identifies key lessons for our current moment.