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Lesson 64 of 84 · Local and State Government
What Makes My Community Special
Separation of powers ensures no single person controls all government functions. This principle, inspired by Enlightenment thinker Montesquieu, is central to the U.S. system.
Key Facts
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Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
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The U.S. has three branches of government.
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The Constitution was written in 1787.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Constitution?