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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
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America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. United States means that any president can now use their official powers to commit crimes under the assumption they are now presumptively immune. A future president could turn the armed forces against their opponents, turn government agencies against their critics, or reenact some of America’s worst mistakes.
No president ever – from the founding of the country to now – has ever had this sort of power and protection. Until now. How much do you know about the history of rejecting Kings?
Take our quick quiz below and see if you can get a perfect score.