While the Constitution’s system of checks and balances often breaks down, giving the White House too much power (see here and here), recent action by California reflects the important role that the states play in containing presidential action.
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President Trump’s Tax Returns
Can California really require candidates to disclose their tax returns to qualify for the presidential primary ballot? As with many constitutional questions, the answer is uncertain. Courts could come down either way on this one.
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