分权与制衡：美国横向分权体制解析

古希腊分权与制衡思想经过中世纪的发展到近代成为一种表述明确的、融贯的分权理论。以权力制约权力的理论在美国联邦政府建立的过程中起了重要作用。美国分权体制的运行并非一帆风顺，三种权力之间既有冲突，也有融合与渗透。这种分权体制更多地反映为权力的分享，而不是权力的相互隔绝，以防止任何单一的意志控制整个政府部门。我们对分权理论和分权理论指导下形成的分权体制的认识有必要加深，有必要加以精细化，这样才能从根本上理解分权理论。

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: On American Horizontal Division of Powers

The ancient thought of separation of powers and checks and balances developed into a clear and thorough theory in modern times.The theory of restricting powers by powers played an important role in the construction of American federal government.This system in America doesn't operate smoothly very much.There are not only conflicts but also consistency and permeation among the three kinds of powers.The operation of this system reflects more sharing than isolation between powers.It can avoid a single power co...