"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war"
- James Madison
About this Quote
In this quote, James Madison is emphasizing the value of checks and balances within the government. He is specifying that the executive branch, which is responsible for making decisions and enforcing laws, does not have the authority to unilaterally state war. This choice ought to be left to the legal branch, which represents individuals and has the power to state war. Madison thought that giving the executive branch the power to state war would result in abuse of power and possibly unnecessary conflicts. By limiting the executive's authority, Madison is promoting a system of federal government that ensures the voices of the people are heard and choices are made with careful factor to consider.
This quote is written / told by James Madison between March 16, 1751 and June 28, 1836. He was a famous President from USA.
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