Monthly Archives: May 2018
Most Americans age 50 and above, and all immigrants who have become naturalized citizens, understand that the form of government in our Constitutional Republic, as specified in the Constitution of the United States, has three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. That one branch cannot wield excessive power, certain “checks and balances” are built into the system to prevent it.
Again, most Americans can tell you that the courts, through their decisions, protect the people against unconstitutional laws passed by the Legislature, that the President may veto a bill sent to his desk, and if they feel strongly enough (i.e. have enough votes), the Congress can override a presidential veto.
That is about as deep as most peoples’ knowledge of the subject goes. Today I would like to share with you some more checks and balances in our brilliant 1791 Constitution.
Before we do that, let’s look at the main purpose of the Federal Government and that is to Continue reading
