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Originally posted by Tassman View PostVeritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostAnd this is why you shouldn't comment on American politics, because you don't understand it.
It is the job of the JUDICIAL branch to ensure that the Constitution is upheld.
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostYou are obviously not very familiar with the history of the US Senate. People have actually come to blows in the Senate; I'm not sure that's true of the House.
And it wasn't the equivalent of a schoolyard tussle. Brooks nearly killed Sumner as he continued to beat him well after he was unconscious.
Far less known is the brawl between the two Senators from South Carolina, Tillman and McLaurin in 1902, who when they offered official apologies to the Senate almost came to blows yet again.
Fighting was more common in the House of Representatives.
Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostAlso, Harry Reid? Chuck Schumer? Integrity?
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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For those obviously unfamiliar with the way the "three EQUAL branches of government" are set up, here is a very basic explanation that should be understandable, even by anybody in this thread.
Three Branches: Separate but Equal
The powers of our federal (national) government are divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The branches are separate but equal. They each have special responsibilities concerning laws, the principles that govern our nation.
Legislative Branch
Congress: Senate (100 members) and the House of Representatives (435 members)
** Makes Laws **- Creates and passes bills (proposed laws)
- Approves appointments and treaties (agreements) made by the President
- Sets and collects taxes
- Coins money
- Makes rules for trade between states
- Declares war
Executive Branch
- Signs into law or vetoes (rejects) bills passed by Congress
- Commands the armed forces
- Appoints judges, ambassadors, and other federal officials
- Makes treaties with other countries
- Receives diplomats from other countries
- Represents the U.S. at special ceremonies
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court )
- Can decide if a law is constitutional
- Can decide if a Presidential action is constitutional
- Reviews court cases related to the Constitution and federal laws
- Reviews cases tried in lower courts
Adapted from Scholastic Skills Books: Our Nation's Government ("Legislative Branch" and "Judicial Branch" editions).
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostFor those obviously unfamiliar with the way the "three EQUAL branches of government" are set up, here is a very basic explanation that should be understandable, even by anybody in this thread.
Three Branches: Separate but Equal
The powers of our federal (national) government are divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The branches are separate but equal. They each have special responsibilities concerning laws, the principles that govern our nation.
Legislative Branch
Congress: Senate (100 members) and the House of Representatives (435 members)
** Makes Laws **- Creates and passes bills (proposed laws)
- Approves appointments and treaties (agreements) made by the President
- Sets and collects taxes
- Coins money
- Makes rules for trade between states
- Declares war
Executive Branch
- Signs into law or vetoes (rejects) bills passed by Congress
- Commands the armed forces
- Appoints judges, ambassadors, and other federal officials
- Makes treaties with other countries
- Receives diplomats from other countries
- Represents the U.S. at special ceremonies
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court )
- Can decide if a law is constitutional
- Can decide if a Presidential action is constitutional
- Reviews court cases related to the Constitution and federal laws
- Reviews cases tried in lower courts
Adapted from Scholastic Skills Books: Our Nation's Government ("Legislative Branch" and "Judicial Branch" editions).
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostThat will come as quite a shock to those who think it's the court's job to make laws.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by JimLamebrain View PostAnd it is up to Congress to keep a check on the President. Congress was meant to be the most powerful branch, not the President. I think you knew that when Obama was President, but somehow that escaped you after Trump was elected.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostAnd this is why you shouldn't comment on American politics. Any grade school student can tell you that each of the three branches are equal in power and designed so as to be a check on the other two.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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They are all responsible for upholding the Constitution, but it's the Judicial branch that is explicitly tasked with ensuring compliance.
Second, you'll have to explain how protecting the Executive branch from an unwarranted investigation that has quickly spun into an out-of-control witch-hunt is unconstitutional.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostThey are all responsible for upholding the Constitution, but it's the Judicial branch that is explicitly tasked with ensuring compliance.
https://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_sepp.html
Second, you'll have to explain how protecting the Executive branch from an unwarranted investigation
that has quickly spun into an out-of-control witch-hunt is unconstitutional.Last edited by Tassman; 08-13-2018, 12:50 AM.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostAnd this is why you shouldn't comment on American politics. Any grade school student can tell you that each of the three branches are equal in power and designed so as to be a check on the other two.Last edited by JimL; 08-17-2018, 11:16 AM.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostAnd this is why you shouldn't comment on American politics. Any grade school student can tell you that each of the three branches are equal in power and designed so as to be a check on the other two.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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