King’s praise of checks on executive power brings Congress to its feet | News

King Charles’ praise for the “checks and balances” of executive power drew loud applause in his historic speech to the US Congress on Tuesday, April 28.

His Majesty received a standing ovation from the MPs in the halls, emphasizing that the United States was built on the idea of ​​checks and balances based on Magna Carta.

Magna Carta, published in 1215, is the first document to put in writing the principle that the king and his government are not above the law.

“The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that the Magna Carta has appeared in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, at least as the basis for the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances,” King said.