Lesson 6 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareSeparation of Powers
Separation of Powers is a key principle in the Constitution that divides the government into three branches: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Separation of Powers is a key principle in the Constitution that divides the government into three branches: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial. Each branch has its own specific powers and responsibilities. This separation helps prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The Legislative branch makes the laws, the Executive enforces them, and the Judicial interprets them.
Key Facts
The government has three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Each branch has different powers and responsibilities.
Separation of Powers prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many branches are in the U.S. government?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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Separation of Powers
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