The United States Constitution create a government in which there are three branches of government. Each branch has a specific f
unction i. E. Making laws, enforcing the laws, or interrupting laws - and each can prevent the abuse of power by the others within the Federal government. This passage is describing the overall principle of what?
Separation of Powers in the United States is associated with the Checks and Balances system. The Checks and Balances system provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Legislative—Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)
Executive—Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)
Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)
