Coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, an 18th century political philosopher, the expression "separation of powers", was a saying that created the foundation of today’s governing. The separation of powers refers to the breaking-up of government accountabilities into individual branches (judicial, legislative, executive) that limit any other branch of holding too much power in the rule; thus creating checks and balances. Checks and balances say that each section can check the rulings of another and make sure they are undertaking what is deemed constitutional.
In the United States, there is a respectful relationship between the judicial branch, the congress, and the president. The judicial branch is liable for interpreting the constitution and adapted laws while applying their interpretations to nationwide controversies. And the legislative branch, or congress, is responsible for making the laws necessary for functioning. While the executive branch (president) enforces and carries out the laws or policies created. …show more content…
And so on. One can see many of these examples in our government, from the past to the present. The President is deemed the commander-in-chief of the nation’s defense, but only Congress can actually declare war. The Supreme Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional and congress can impeach the president and remove him/her from office, such as seen in the impeachment of former president Nixon.
In other exact examples, after the Civil War Johnson vetoed over 20 bills. In 1987, Reagan appointed Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. However, his nomination was defeated due to “lack of reasoning for appointment.” In 1918, Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, a peace treaty “ending”
In the United States, there is a respectful relationship between the judicial branch, the congress, and the president. The judicial branch is liable for interpreting the constitution and adapted laws while applying their interpretations to nationwide controversies. And the legislative branch, or congress, is responsible for making the laws necessary for functioning. While the executive branch (president) enforces and carries out the laws or policies created. …show more content…
And so on. One can see many of these examples in our government, from the past to the present. The President is deemed the commander-in-chief of the nation’s defense, but only Congress can actually declare war. The Supreme Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional and congress can impeach the president and remove him/her from office, such as seen in the impeachment of former president Nixon.
In other exact examples, after the Civil War Johnson vetoed over 20 bills. In 1987, Reagan appointed Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. However, his nomination was defeated due to “lack of reasoning for appointment.” In 1918, Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, a peace treaty “ending”