Matheson v. Ferry’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “the whole fundamental concept of a tripartite system of government with coequal and coordinate branches of government, as well as our deep-rooted tradition of limiting the powers of government by a written constitution, would be jeopardized, if not destroyed.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Young

2. “two legislative appointees on a seven-member judicial nominating commission is constitutionally accommodated and does not necessarily violate Article V, § 1,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Young

3. “to provide by law, for the appointment of officials does not include the power to make appointments to positions in the executive and judicial departments.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Young