Separation of Powers

What is the name of the document that lists or provides information about the separation of powers?

• The Constitution

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

Why would the constitution be written to have 3 different branches?

• It would be impossible to have one person do all three of those jobs. Therefor, the 3 branches makes sure that all of the work is divided evenly.

• The 3 branches just sound cooler than having just 2 branches

• The 3 branches are meant to make everything more confusing

• The 3 three branches are made to make sure that one person or group did not have too much power.

What are the 3 branches of government?

• Congress Branch, President Branch, Supreme Court Branch

• Legislative Branch, Executive branch, Judicial Branch

• The Constitutional Branch

• The Congress Branch, the Senate Branch, the House of Representatives Branch

Which Branch makes sure that all of the laws that are made are carried out or followed?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

In the system of SEPARATION OF POWERS, which power is given to each branch of the government?

a

b

c

Enforce Laws

Make Laws

Interpret Laws

The Separation of Powers principle in the constitution is responsible for creating...

• the Articles of the confederation.

• the Bill of Rights

• the 3 branches of government.

• federalism

Executive enforcing the laws, legislative writing the laws, and judicial branch interpreting the laws are ​ (a)   .

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• granting civil rights

• protecting society

The equal division of power among the branches of government is called ​ (a)  

• the separation of powers

• the Enlightenment

• civic participation

• legislation

presented the idea of separation of powers in the government 

• John Locke 

• Thomas Paine 

• Baron de Montesquieu 

• Thomas Jefferson

The ad interim government of Texas established ​ (a)   giving each branch of government its own responsibilities.

• Separations of Powers

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• federalism