Three Branches and Separation of Powers
A panel of historians discussed how the Founders envisioned the three branches of government and why the idea of a separation of powers has been… read more
A panel of historians discussed how the Founders envisioned the three branches of government and why the idea of a separation of powers has been important for the survival and success of the American republic. The speakers also evaluated the ways in which powers have shifted between the branches over time. This event was part of a conference hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies. close
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