Separation of Powers

The Constitution defines the powers of the legislative (or lawmaking) branch in Article I, the executive branch in Article II, and the judicial branch in Article III.

Top Stories:

Lawmaker circulates proposal to hold attorney general in contempt of Congress
Date: 5/4/12
Source: Washington Post

Republicans prepare contempt citation against Eric Holder over Fast and Furious
Date: 4/30/12
Source: CBS News

Democrats plan to force vote on Arizona immigration law if it’s upheld by court
Date: 4/24/12
Source: Washington Post

Shift on executive power lets Obama bypass rivals
Date: 4/23/12
Source: MSNBC

Judge shoots down Dayton’s order for child-care union vote
Date: 4/6/12
Source: StarTribune.com

Holder to Respond to Judge on Obama’s Health Law Remarks
Date: 4/4/12
Source: ABC

Appeals court fires back at Obama’s comments on health care case
Date: 4/4/12
Source: CBS

Holder says ‘courts have final say’ in response to furor over Obama’s health law comments
Date: 4/4/12
Source: FOX News

Obama takes a shot at Supreme Court over healthcare
Date: 4/3/12
Source: Reuters

Obama: Supreme Court Striking Down Health Care Act Would Be Judicial Activism
Date: 4/2/12
Source: Real Clear Politics