Taken together, the anti-democratic design of the three branches of government has ensured the disproportionate power of wealthy oligarchies through U.S. history. Thus, when the conservative majority of the Supreme Court claims they are upholding the original intent of the framers, they are being true their school. With the exception of a couple of decades in the mid-20th century when the court expanded rights that are now being withdrawn, the court has been a reactionary institution protecting established powers against democratic upsurges. The recent rulings have spurred calls to reform and expand the court. But any such moves to restructure the judicial branch of government will be obstructed by the anti-democratic nature of the other two branches. More
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