User talk:Jdupin

Madisonian model was the concept (and its eventual implementation) of checks and balances argued in Federalist #51. Frequently, it is coupled with separation of powers. This concept (sep/pwrs) was originally contributed by the French political thinker, Baron Montesquieu in his work, Spirit of the Laws (1748), and thus unlike checks and balances and federalism, not an American creation. Both constructs as they play out in the U.S. Constitution are tightly intertwined, however, each perform a unique, separate and distinct function. Checks and balances are intended to build in institutional accountability between the three branches by assigning some power from one branch to the other. Separation of powers (Article's I, II and III) was to insulate each branch from interference from the other, so as to allow each to carry out their constitutional responsibilities within a safe and secure environment. Thus, when these two interact, R. Neustadt described it as separated institutions sharing power.

Jdupin (talk) 17:07, 14 July 2009 (UTC)