How the President could overthrow the U.S.

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Published on May 16, 2016

As of 2007 the President has the ability to replace the US government if they feel an emergency constitutes such actions.

The powers are broad, vague, and not even Congress has been able to challenge it.

This is known as National Security Presidential Directive 51.

With Trump's recent call for immigration restrictions we took a look back at the powers of the executive branch.

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Production and Research | Myrna Perez

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