The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as both should be checks upon that.


Thoughts on Government (1776)

John Adams Quotes

The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as...

The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as...

The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as...

The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as...