 Phoenix skyline in the distanceAll Americans should understand what the Founders intended and accomplished in creating a government of separate powers. The Founders were concerned that (1) the government they established not have all its powers concentrated in the hands of a few officials; and (2) the powers granted to one branch would be balanced by powers granted to others. This system of checks and balances ensures that each branch serves as a constraint on, and is constrained by, the powers of the other branches.
Conference participants will examine the Constitutional principles and powers behind each of the three branches of the U.S. government, and the conflicts that arise as these branches work together for the common good:
- Legislative powers (e.g., impeachment; filibuster; judicial nominee confirmations; advise and consent)
- Executive powers (e.g., war powers; judicial nominations; terrorism and homeland security; executive privilege)
- Judicial powers (e.g., judicial review; judicial activism; judicial independence; recent controversial rulings)
Workshops will include:
- Teaching About LRE: Separation of Powers, Civic Education (a critical analysis)
- Youth-at-risk and juvenile justice
- Cross-curricular LRE
- Civic engagement
We'll be expanding this site with more information, so please check back frequently. In the meantime, use the links below for more information.
For more information, contact: Craig W. Johnson, (312) 988-5720
Cooperating Partners
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, Youth for Justice, The History of the Supreme Court (New York Life)
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