In "How Democracies Die," author Steven Levitsky explores the precarious balance of power in democratic systems, particularly the relationship between the executive branch and the judiciary. He highlights concerns regarding the potential for presidential overreach, especially if the president is allowed to shield their agents from accountability. This could undermine the judicial system's role in safeguarding constitutional rights, making it difficult for courts to challenge executive actions. Levitsky's argument is reinforced by constitutional scholar Martin Redish's assertion that if a president can grant immunity to their associates, the courts' ability to uphold constitutional protections may be severely compromised. This dynamic poses a threat to the fundamental principles of democracy, where checks and balances are essential in preventing any one branch from dominating the others.

In "How Democracies Die," author Steven Levitsky explores the precarious balance of power in democratic systems, particularly the relationship between the executive branch and the judiciary. He highlights concerns regarding the potential for presidential overreach, especially if the president is allowed to shield their agents from accountability. This could undermine the judicial system's role in safeguarding constitutional rights, making it difficult for courts to challenge executive actions.

Levitsky's argument is reinforced by constitutional scholar Martin Redish's assertion that if a president can grant immunity to their associates, the courts' ability to uphold constitutional protections may be severely compromised. This dynamic poses a threat to the fundamental principles of democracy, where checks and balances are essential in preventing any one branch from dominating the others.