Politics, Politicians, and Accountability
There are currently 10 members of the House of Representatives, over 80. Eight are Democrats and two are Republicans. Historically, 64 were in Congress 40 years or longer. Most of these are/were Democrats as well. Five Senators are over…
Responsibility and Accountability Part 4: The Judiciary and Accountability
This is Part 4 of a series on accountability and responsibility. As the graphic shows, the two should work together, but can but can get jammed. But often the two are divorced, or at least separated, in this case, by…
Real Reform, Part 4: The Supreme Court and the Judiciary
The Supreme Court and the judiciary have operated outside of the Constitution since 1803, when the court decided on Marbury v Madison. In this case, the Chief Justice, John Marshall, asserted the court’s right to judicial review. Nothing in…
