Appeals Quote by James Madison

The regular distribution of power into distinct departments; the introduction of legislative balances and checks; the institution of courts composed of judges holding their…

— Alexander Hamilton

In republican government the legislative authority necessarily predominates. The remedy for this . . . is to divide the legislature into different branches; and…

— James Madison

A government is republican in proportion as every member composing it has his equal voice in the direction of its concerns, not indeed in…

— Thomas Jefferson

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

— Todd Akin

As the people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches…

— James Madison

If, then, the control of the people over the organs of their government be the measure of its republicanism, and I confess I know…

— Thomas Jefferson

What is the structure of government that will best guard against the precipitate counsels and factious combinations for unjust purposes, without a sacrifice of…

— James Madison

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

There's a lot of bipartisan rancor, a lot of excessive delegation of legislative power from the legislative branch to the executive branch.

— Mike Lee

It may be considered as an objection inherent in the principle, that as every appeal to the people would carry an implication of some…

— James Madison

Any two public institutions appealing to the same set of people are apt to appeal in the same terms.

— Walter Millis

While Republicans rail against the perils of big government, their voters expect virtually the same things from government as liberal voters. They, too, care…

— Jessica Tarlov