Madisonian Model

The Madisonian Model is a system of government designed to prevent any one branch—such as the executive, legislative, or judicial—from gaining too much power. It emphasizes a separation of powers, where each branch has distinct responsibilities, and a system of checks and balances, allowing each to monitor and limit the others. This structure aims to promote fairness and protect individual rights by ensuring no single branch or group can dominate the government. Named after James Madison, one of the founding fathers, it underpins the design of the U.S. Constitution to maintain a balanced and accountable government.