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Constraints on Executive Power in the US versus Russia
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08:43 - 19:49 (11:06)

The fundamental idea of constraints on executive power is deeply ingrained in the American system and many other parts of the world that have a similar system of checks and balances on executive power, while Russia has historically been attracted to authoritarian power. The frustration with the constraints on executive power in the US might have led to a sense in which non-constrained executive power could fix things, but it's difficult to measure public opinion under an authoritarian regime like Russia.

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The idea of constraints on executive power is crucial to the American system and other similar systems around the world.
08:43 - 11:13 (02:29)
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Executive Power
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The idea of constraints on executive power is crucial to the American system and other similar systems around the world. Without constraints, leaders have the potential to make decisions without accountability, leading to dire consequences for their citizens.

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Constraints on Executive Power in the US versus Russia
Episode
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The United States has a constraint on executive power versus Russia due to the different cultures and psychology of the people.
11:13 - 13:23 (02:10)
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Executive Power
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The United States has a constraint on executive power versus Russia due to the different cultures and psychology of the people. The Russian people have a historical attraction to authoritarian power, which may limit the constraints on their leaders, while the American people have a different view on leadership which could be seen as a constraint on the executive power.

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Constraints on Executive Power in the US versus Russia
Episode
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Public opinion in authoritarian regimes is shaped by the environment in which people live, which is very constrained in terms of public opinion.
13:23 - 19:49 (06:25)
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Public opinion, authoritarian regimes
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Public opinion in authoritarian regimes is shaped by the environment in which people live, which is very constrained in terms of public opinion. People's frustration with the constraints on executive power they have can lead to a sense that non-constrained executive power could fix things.

Chapter
Constraints on Executive Power in the US versus Russia
Episode
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast