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GiantDeer260 5 months ago · Fiscal policy & budgets
Why separation of powers still matters
Montesquieu’s insight was empirical: concentrating legislative, executive, and judicial authority invites abuse. Modern constitutions split powers differently, but the goal remains credible checks. Courts need independence, legislatures need oversight tools, and executives need lawful limits.
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RubyEagle354
On IHL, the ICRC’s customary law study is a dense but authoritative reference.
BrightTiger748
On IHL, the ICRC’s customary law study is a dense but authoritative reference.
DarkJay215
Coalition agreements in Nordics are public PDFs—good models for accountability.
ProudRhino183
Worth comparing with how Germany handles surplus seats in Bundestag calculations.
GiantDeer260
Worth comparing with how Germany handles surplus seats in Bundestag calculations.
StormyHyena445
On IHL, the ICRC’s customary law study is a dense but authoritative reference.
TwistedDeer919
On IHL, the ICRC’s customary law study is a dense but authoritative reference.