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Separate Branches, Shared Responsibilities: A National Survey of Public Expectations on Solving Justice Issues

Americans expect the three branches of government to work together to solve state problems such as prison overcrowding and caring for abused and neglected children, according to a new nationwide public opinion survey released by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The poll is believed to be the first ever survey to measure the public’s perceptions of how the executive, legislative and judicial branches work together on public policy issues that affect the administration of justice.