[randrus]

What’s your favorite democratic institution? My favorite is separation of powers.

Would you say it’s holding?

[libertine]

No, separation of power isn't in great shape unfortunately.

But I don't think it has collapsed yet, or you think it has?

Mine is probably free speech, it's also not in a great shape either. But without separation of powers, free speech is quick to crumble into a precarious position.

[disgruntledphd2]

I think rule of law is probably more fundamental. It's important that the powerful are held to account, and that's very difficult without rule of law.