“But over time, the executive branch grew exceedingly powerful. Two world wars emphasized the president’s commander in chief role and removed constraints on its power. By the second half of the 20th century, the republic was routinely fighting wars without its legislative branch, Congress, declaring war, as the Constitution required. With Congress often paralyzed by political conflict, presidents increasingly governed by edicts.”
Or with the implementation of institutionalized slavery.
Was it even alive then?
Died upon birth perhaps?
Neo libertarian with capitalism pleasure doing business with you.