separation of Powers
Separation of Powers is the idea that different branches of government each have their own separate and unique power/responsibility that other branches of government don't interfere with. According to Dictionary.com, separation of powers is "the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government."
Examples of Separation of Powers are relatively self explanatory. The Legislative Branch makes and passes laws. In the Federal Government and most states this is the House and the Senate. The Judicial Branch interprets the laws. In the Federal Government and most states this is the Supreme Court. The Executive Branch, The President in the Federal Government , Governors in the States.
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Examples of Separation of Powers are relatively self explanatory. The Legislative Branch makes and passes laws. In the Federal Government and most states this is the House and the Senate. The Judicial Branch interprets the laws. In the Federal Government and most states this is the Supreme Court. The Executive Branch, The President in the Federal Government , Governors in the States.
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