For the reason that each branch can be responsible and have obligations and duties to keep one another right through 'checks and balances'.
For the reason that each branch can be responsible and have obligations and duties to keep one another right through 'checks and balances'.
For the reason that each branch can be responsible and have obligations and duties to keep one another right through 'checks and balances'.
Separation of powers is critical to a representative government.
Congress cannot make a law without the consent of the president, except in the case of veto override, and even then the law can be struck as unconstitutional by the courts.
The courts can make rulings, however having no military, police or purse strings, they are unable to enforce their rulings without the assistance of the executive branch.
It's like a governmental game of rock scissors paper.
Because if we didn't have a divided government ("separation of powers"), it might be more efficient, and millions of people who make a living working for it or any of the assorted Beltway Bandits might have to get real jobs. Which would obviously be unacceptable....
Do you mean to say you would prefer an oligarchic or monarchic type government?
Oligarchy is an inevitable fact in human societies. I prefer a system with rational command structures, i.e. the head-of-government has real power to make his subordinates do as he says.
Oligarchy is an inevitable fact in human societies. I prefer a system with rational command structures, i.e. the head-of-government has real power to make his subordinates do as he says.
That would, without a doubt, be the most efficient way of governing. However, you would need a very capable competent leader for this. And both the electoral system in place and the constitution in place do not offer a guarantee for this. (Look at he Trumpet)
So until then, it would be wise to stick what we have got. However, an alternative solution to the issues you mention has been suggested in the below thread.
How to make America great again
Joey
Sounds a lot like the Third Reich. They were very efficient at following Hitler's orders.Oligarchy is an inevitable fact in human societies. I prefer a system with rational command structures, i.e. the head-of-government has real power to make his subordinates do as he says.
Hitler also believed the sky was blue.Sounds a lot like the Third Reich. They were very efficient at following Hitler's orders.
You're not a fan of democracy. Own it.Hitler also believed the sky was blue.