The Leaders' Center assists legislative leaders in meeting challenges of managing the institution, crafting public policy, creating consensus out of dissension, and communicating with Congress and administration officials.
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
flagThe Trust for Representative Democracy is a civic education campaign to engage citizens and enhance their understanding of America's democratic institutions by promoting civic engagement and dispeling cynicism towards government.
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SEPARATION OF POWERS
diversitySeparation of powers, therefore, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.
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OVERVIEW | ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
NCSL helps strengthen legislatures by providing services and research about the legislative institution, processes and procedures, elections, civic education, ethics and more. Here you will find information about specialized programs and publications for legislators and legislative staff, designed to assist you in your complex roles as public servants.
