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When Putin took power in 2000, russia had elections, a constitution, and a separation of powers.
Today, those same structures exist on paper — but they mean nothing. Putin rules absolutely.
And yes, Donald Trump admires him.

4/ So how do we know when a democracy is backsliding?
Every intro-level political science student learns the warning signs.
Here are a few I teach in my classroom:

5/ When Congress yields to the President.
Our system was built on checks and balances.
But if Congress