The myth of coequal branches: restoring the constitution's separation of functions
"The idea that the three branches of U.S. government are equal in power is taught in classrooms, proclaimed by politicians, and referenced in the media. But, as David Siemers shows, that idea is a myth, neither intended by the Founders nor true in practice. Siemers explains how adherence to thi...
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| Summary: | "The idea that the three branches of U.S. government are equal in power is taught in classrooms, proclaimed by politicians, and referenced in the media. But, as David Siemers shows, that idea is a myth, neither intended by the Founders nor true in practice. Siemers explains how adherence to this myth normalizes a politics of gridlock, in which the action of any branch can be checked by the reaction of any other. The Founders, however, envisioned a separation of functions rather than a separation of powers. Siemers argues that this view needs to replace our current view, so that the goals set out in the Constitution's Preamble may be better achieved"... "The idea that the United States has three coequal branches of government is taught in classrooms across the nation, is frequently proclaimed by politicians, and is referenced uncritically in the media. But what does it mean? How does it square with the Federalist's proclamations that "in Republican government the legislative authority, necessarily, predominates" and "the judiciary is beyond compare the weakest of the three departments of power"? In this work, David Siemers argues that the idea of three branches equal in power is a myth, neither intended by the Founders nor true in practice. Siemers invites us to consider this myth more deeply and to consider whether its perpetuation is beneficial or harmful"... |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xv, 227 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9780826221698 |
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