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The Constitution granted different responsibilities to each branch of government. This is an example of which constitutional principle? rule of law federalism separation of powers representative government

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This would be an example of separation of powers. Hope this helps! Message me if you have any questions or need help! :)

Fun Fact: Montesquieu, an Enlightenment philosopher actually came up with the phrase "trias politica" or separation of powers, in his 18th century work, " Spirit of The Laws"

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Separation of Powers

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The U.S. government is based on the principle of Separation of Powers; this principle refers to the division of power and responsibilities of the government into three branches: The judicial, the Executive and the Legislative, and it prevents the government from being controlled by one branch, and it also sets the basis for the checks and balances system in which all branches oversee, check and limit the power of each other.