Sentences with phrase «co-equal branches of government»

Rather, Kerr writes that Ginsburg «seems to believe that she has a legitimate interest in her capacity as a Supreme Court Justice to push co-equal branches of government to enact a new law that will be more to her personal liking.»

Our three co-equal branches of government have become an «Executive Branch trumps all» system — epitomized by EPA.

Respecting the separation of powers between our three co-equal branches of government, the Kansas legislature has already begun the work of writing a new school funding system.

I am passionate about promoting a state structure that rests on a true separation of powers, with three genuine co-equal branches of government, because that guarantees good governance and is the best protection for citizens.

«In short, the Moreland Act was neither intended to or written to permit the executive branch to investigate the other co-equal branches of government,» wrote Brodsky, who is also, for the record, an attorney, and has long been a staunch defender of the Legislature.

The Governor is entitled to his wish list about how he wants to see the world, but the Legislature is a co-equal branch of government and must be respected.»

On their first day at the Capitol last Wednesday, lawmakers openly talked about pushing back against the Democratic governor this year, saying they need to be treated as a co-equal branch of government.

Silver also sent a subtle message to the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, who right now has wide double - digit leads over all his would - be GOP opponents: The Legislature is a co-equal branch of government.

«Remember, we're a co-equal branch of government,» said Assemblyman Michael Kearns, a Buffalo Democrat.

«Each co-equal branch of government is there to appropriately check the other branch if it runs amok.

As a former legislative aid, who believes in the importance of a robust legislative process, I'm not arguing that the legislature has no role — in fact, as a co-equal branch of government, it serves a critically important function of review, analysis, providing alternatives, and input during the process.

The governor is entitled to his wish list about how he wants to see the world, but the legislature is a co-equal branch of government and must be respected,» the speaker said.

It was time to prove the Legislature is a co-equal branch of government.

Our consitutional obligation is to fund our independent, co-equal branch of government and perform... the critical role that we have.»

Be assured though, every member of that co-equal branch of government called Congress caught it.

Be assured though, every member of that co-equal branch of government called...

Not exact matches

When I see headlines like this one in the WSJ, I am concerned Congress no longer regards itself as a co-equal branch of the US government and is unwilling to lead: «Congress Looks for Guidance From Trump on Gun Legislation»

If doing what you've been doing and expecting different results is a definition of insanity, well, then, these legislators are just crazy about the jobs they've been doing as the so - called «co-equal» branch of county government.

The union views itself as «the co-equal fourth branch of government,» said Oakland Democrat Don Perata, a former teacher who crossed swords with the group when he was state Senate leader.

A co-equal branch of the United States government should have stronger options.

Through public programs, contests and other events across the country, we will promote the importance of an independent and co-equal judicial branch as part of a well - functioning government.

«It is a co-equal branch of the federal government with the power to act as a body in response to defendant's alleged foreign emoluments clause violations, if it chooses to do so.»