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.

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California prison battle heading to U.S. Supreme Court
Date: 5/14/13
Source: Mercury News

Justice Department appeals recess appointments ruling to Supreme Court
Date: 4/25/13
Source: Fox News

Judge Prevents Closing of Mississippi’s Sole Abortion Clinic
Date: 4/15/13
Source: NY Times

Bipartisan bill would take politics out of redistricting
Date: April 10, 2013
Source: News and Observer

Eric Holder: Supreme Court decision won’t stop voting rights enforcement
Date: 4/04/13
Source: CNN

One Person One Vote (or Was That One Voter One Vote?)
Date: 3/19/13
Source: NY Times

Courts Rein In Bloomberg’s Power to Make Policy
Date: 3/12/13
Source: NY Times

NLRB will petition Supreme Court over Obama’s recess appointments
Date: 3/13/13
Source: Washington Post

Judge blocks NYC large soda ban; Bloomberg vows appeal
Date: 3/12/13
Source: USA Today

GOP Lawmakers Ask Supreme Court to Act Quickly on Alabama Accountability Act
Date: 3/7/13
Source: WHNT.com

Justice Kennedy: ‘Serious Problem’ Supreme Court Deciding Too Many Issues That Can Be Decided By Congress
Date: 3/7/13
Source: Washington.CBSLocal.com