Source: Tenth Amendment Center
by Michael Boldin
“‘The very definition of tyranny.’ That’s how James Madison described the consolidation of legislative, executive, and judicial power in the same hands. This wasn’t just a warning. It’s one of the core principles underlying the Constitution: separation of powers. Each branch has its role, clearly defined in the Constitution. And when one branch tries to take on the role of another – such as ‘legislating from the bench’ – it’s not only bad policy; it’s unconstitutional. Just as dangerous – and just as unconstitutional – is when Congress hands its legislative power off to the executive branch. It’s not just ‘bad policy.’ It’s not ‘efficiency.’ It’s destroying the Constitution. Both scenarios don’t just set us on the path to tyranny – they are tyranny in action.” (04/07/25)