The Government Class Book

the Powers o

shown how the powers of government under a state constitution are divided. As the excellence of a form of gove

of which is deemed correct. But these words have also a particular signification, as has already been shown in the distinction made in preceding chapters between political rights and civil rights, and between the political law and the municipal or civil laws. (Chap. II, and III.) Hence it ap

hat have been adopted by the people, or that may be altered by them, the people have no political rights. In a mixed government, or limited monarchy, political power is exercised to some extent. Although th

dicial. The legislative department is that by which the laws of the state are made. The legislature is composed of two bodies, the members of which are elected by the people.

partment a governor, assisted by a number of other officers, some of whom are elected by the people; others are appointed in such manner a

peace are judicial officers; and they have power, and it is their business to judge of and apply the law in cases brought before them for trial. A more particul

Those who make the laws should not exercise the power of executing them; nor should they who either make or execute the laws sit in judgment over those who are brought before them for trial. A g

es a law; and in many of the states, it must also be approved by the governor. This is making the chief executive officer a third branch of the law-making power; and is not in accordance with the principle of