How Congressional Power Became Separate, But Unequal

At the R Street Institute Blog, Jarrett Dieterle writes:

“A recent paper by Matthew Glassman of the Congressional Research Service lays out a primer on the history of the separation of powers, as well as providing clues about Congress’ dwindling status within that system. As Glassman recounts, the notion of governmental power being comprised of distinct functions—lawmaking, administration and adjudication—can be traced back to the ancients, including greats like Aristotle, Polybius and Cicero. The theory was more fully developed in the 17th and 18th century by Locke and Montesquieu, who acted as intellectual guideposts to the American founders….”

Read more at http://www.rstreet.org/2017/06/01/how-congressional-power-became-separate-but-unequal/