Congress Must Reclaim Its Lawmaking Role to Preserve the Republic

The commentary describes a quiet constitutional crisis in which Congress, originally designed as the first branch of government, has steadily relinquished its authority. Lawmakers often avoid contentious votes to protect their political futures, delegating matters such as the definition of citizenship, election security, and social issues to courts and the executive. The author contends that this hand-off leads to frozen policies, partisan swings, and a loss of democratic legitimacy.

He stresses that the judiciary should interpret, not create, law, and that the executive is meant to enforce statutes, not originate them. Restoring robust debate, amendment, and compromise within the Senate and House is presented as the remedy to rebalance power and revive self-government.