Separation of powers is a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate. This is also known as the system of checks and balances, because each branch is given certain powers so as to check and balance the other branches.
Separation of Powers means that the three branches of government are separated. The three branches are. the Legislative- the part that makes laws. the Executive - the part that carries out (executes) the laws, the Judicial Branch - the courts that decide if the law has been broken.
