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due Sep 22 at 11:59am
DF2: Separation of Powers
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17 replies.
The separation of powers doctrine in the U.S. commonly
refers to the division of federal government responsibilities into
three distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising
the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the
concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.
The traditional characterizations of the powers of the branches
of American government are:
The legislative branch is responsible for enacting the laws of
the state and appropriating the money necessary to operate the
government.
The executive branch is responsible for implementing and
administering the public policy enacted and funded by the
legislative branch.
The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the
constitution and laws and applying their interpretations to
controversies brought before it.
For the last several years, Congress appears to have been
embroiled in political gridlock. According to the Pew Research
Center, the first year of the 113th Congress (2013-2014) was the
least productive year for the legislature in recent history with
only 55 laws being passed. Source:
Congress Ends Least Productive Year
(Links to an external site.)
. Congressional approval ratings were at 13.5% as of July 12,
2014. Source:
Real Clear Politics
(Links to an external site.)
.
As a result of the this gridlock, the Federal Reserve has
embarked on an aggressive program known as quantitative
easing ("QE"). Under the Fed QE program, the Federal Reserve
Bank has been buying treasury notes and mortgage backed
securities for the stated purpose of lowering interest rates and
spurring economic growth. Source:
Federal Reserve
(Links to an external site.)
In addition, President Obama has announced that he will use his
power to issue executive orders to distinguish himself from a
"dysfunctional" and "obstructive" Congress. Source:
The Hill
(Links to an external site.)
. John Boehner, the majority leader in the House of
Representatives, has announced his intention to sue the
President over his use of executive orders. Source:
CNN
(Links to an external site.)
.
Please answer the following questions:
1. Do we have a constitutional crisis brewing? Is the
separation of powers doctrine being eroded? Explain your
thoughts.
2. If one branch of the government is being obstructionist or
dysfunctional, should it be up to another branch of the
government to act? Explain
3. Does Boehner's lawsuit really force SCOTUS to unfairly
take a side in this case? Why or why not.
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  • 2. Real Clear Politics (Links to an external site.) . As a result of the this gridlock, the Federal Reserve has embarked on an aggressive program known as quantitative easing ("QE"). Under the Fed QE program, the Federal Reserve Bank has been buying treasury notes and mortgage backed securities for the stated purpose of lowering interest rates and spurring economic growth. Source: Federal Reserve (Links to an external site.) In addition, President Obama has announced that he will use his power to issue executive orders to distinguish himself from a "dysfunctional" and "obstructive" Congress. Source: The Hill (Links to an external site.) . John Boehner, the majority leader in the House of Representatives, has announced his intention to sue the President over his use of executive orders. Source: CNN (Links to an external site.) . Please answer the following questions: 1. Do we have a constitutional crisis brewing? Is the separation of powers doctrine being eroded? Explain your thoughts. 2. If one branch of the government is being obstructionist or dysfunctional, should it be up to another branch of the government to act? Explain 3. Does Boehner's lawsuit really force SCOTUS to unfairly take a side in this case? Why or why not.