Branches Quote by J. Reuben Clark

What's brilliant about the United States system of government is separation of power. Not only the executive, legislative, judicial branches, but also the independence…

— Feisal Abdul Rauf

While the seeming independence of the federal judiciary has played a vital part in making its actions virtual Holy Writ for the bulk of…

— Murray Rothbard

One of the principles upon which the E.U. is built is the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary.

— Frans Timmermans

The dignity and stability of government in all its branches, the morals of the people, and every blessing of society depend so much upon…

— John Adams

It is one thing to be subordinate to the laws, and another [for the Executive] to be dependent on the legislative body. The first…

— Alexander Hamilton

The constitution has divided the powers of government into three branches, Legislative, Executive and Judiciary, lodging each with a distinct magistracy. The Legislative it…

— Thomas Jefferson

I believe that an independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic.

— Brett Kavanaugh

The Supreme Court and courts in general have been usurping the role of the legislative branch of government.

— Todd Akin

One of the most important checks Congress has on the executive branch is its ability to hold it accountable to the American people. It's…

— Nancy Mace

I see,... and with the deepest affliction, the rapid strides with which the federal branch of our government is advancing towards the usurpation of…

— Thomas Jefferson

“This country was founded by people who were worried about government power—who knew that you cannot trust people in power. So they divided government…

— Historica Press

Its Constitution--the glittering and sounding generalities of natural right which make up the Declaration of Independence.

— Rufus Choate