Academy Quote by Alan Dershowitz
“We all learn in school that the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government must check and balance each other. But other non state institutions must participate in this important system of checks and balances as well. These checking institutions include the academy, the media, religious institutions and NGOs.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Harvard Law School, “Checks and Balances Beyond Government”, 2018
Non‑state institutions like academia, media, religion, and NGOs also serve as checks on power, complementing governmental branches.
In simple terms: Society’s institutions also balance power.
Key Takeaway
Support and engage civil institutions.
Themes
governance
civil society
power
accountability
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- academic research
- media monitoring
Key Concepts
political theory
institutional analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can NGOs increase their influence?
- What risks arise when institutions clash?
A Different Perspective
These groups may lack enforcement power.
