Separation of Powers Explained

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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.

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Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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The separation of powers is an important idea in American government. It means that the government is divided into three branches: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial. Each branch has its own special jobs.

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The Legislative branch makes laws, the Executive branch carries out the laws, and the Judicial branch interprets the laws. This helps to ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful.

Key facts

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1Government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
2The Legislative branch makes laws.
3The separation of powers prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.

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How many branches are in the American government?

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What does the Judicial branch do?

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