Send a Quote Enter a brief message. SendOk2 “[T]he courts in the United States are continually called upon to deal with questions that are purely political and governmental; to enter, partially at least, into the realm of legislation; and to discuss questions of political, economic, and social theory.” ~ Charles Haines (1856-1929) US Congressman (D-NY)Source: The Conflict over Judicial Powers in the United States to 1870, 1909