Government: A Fearful Master

The US Constitution has proved to be a stabilizing force in human governance like none ever seen before, because it was built on Biblical principles. One of the key principles that the founders agreed on was the Biblical notion of human depravity. We're all sinners---including those who run the government.

Therefore, our Constitution carefully divides power between the different, counteracting branches of government. But what happens when one branch, such as the executive branch, usurps power belonging to the other branches? Find out on this program.