Share this sentence
— Todd Akin"The Supreme Court and courts in general have been usurping the role of the legislative branch of government."
Discover more quotes
Previous Quote
As the people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived, it seems strictly consonant to the republican theory, to recur to the same original authority, not only whenever it may be necessary to enlarge, diminish, or new-model the powers of the government, but also whenever any one of the departments may commit encroachments on the chartered authorities of the others.
— James Madison
Next Quote
Watergate provides a model case study of the interaction and powers of each of the branches of government. It also is a morality play with a sad and dramatic ending.
— Bob Woodward
Loading recommended content...