What is separation of powers and how did the founding fathers use this principle in the constitution?

Answer 1

That section of the constitution (articles 1-5) isn't terribly long, so I suggest you don't trust me or anyone else who would tell you the answer to this question because you never know what kind agenda might have. And, when someone starts off telling you that, they should be trusted even less.

This is the principle of separation of powers and it is the principle of our legal system. TRUST NO ONE with all the power. Even if one person or group do a good job with it, they're bound to let it get to their head and abuse it, monarchy style.

The President should, in most matters, be a secretary and a consciousness of the nation in times when Congress doesn't do their job. The only time they're really supposed to do more than oversee is when there's a war.Congress, as the makers of Law, approvers of treaties and holder of the purse, should be the most powerful of the branches. The Judicial System is there to correct mistakes as well...they are should be used as a last resort. And, given how many steps there are before one can get to them, they should be used very infrequently...so much anymore, even our highest courts are over-crowded. This is not a good sign.

Try to read the whole thing. It's only about 7,000 words and shouldn't take more than 45 minutes to bust through it.