Agenda Quote by Dan Pfeiffer
“As President Franklin Delano Roosevelt learned when he tried to pack the Supreme Court, the three branches of government are coequal for a reason. Neither the executive branch or the legislative branch should use the third branch to a pursue a partisan agenda.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Higher Loyalty, Dan Pfeiffer, 2018
The branches should remain independent; using the judiciary for politics undermines democracy.
In simple terms: Branches must stay separate from politics.
Protect institutional balance.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- policy advocacy
- civic education
- judicial appointments
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens hold branches accountable?
- What reforms strengthen independence?
Political realities can blur lines; vigilance required.