The provided text outlines multiple layers of defense against an authoritarian takeover in the United States, even if the executive and judicial branches are compromised. It begins by explaining how the legislative branch, specifically Congress, can use its power of the purse, oversight, and legislative authority, along with impeachment, to resist. The document then shifts to the role of federalism, illustrating how state governments can employ legal challenges and non-cooperation as a firewall. Furthermore, it highlights the internal resistance possible within the executive branch from the professional civil service and the military, both bound by an oath to the Constitution, and briefly mentions the Twenty-Fifth Amendment. Finally, the text emphasizes the critical importance of a free press and mass public mobilization as societal checks, concluding with a discussion on the potential impact of international pressure and how these various forces can interplay to restore democracy.
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