How Separation of Powers Shaped America
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How Separation of Powers Shaped America
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The separation of powers is one of the defining principles of American government and a key safeguard of individual liberty. Born out of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, each with distinct responsibilities and the power to check the others.
In this episode, Dean William Koch of the Nashville School of Law and Judge Usman from the Tennessee Court of Appeals sit down for a thoughtful discussion exploring the founders' vision for the separation of powers, the meaning and purpose of checks and balances, and how the judicial branch has evolved over the past 250 years. Together, they examine why this constitutional framework remains essential to preserving the rule of law and maintaining the balance of power in a modern democracy.