The use of three different branches of government is an example of what is known as checks and balances. Each branch has some capacity to correct errors or abuses that are committed by the other two branches. Thus, the government becomes self correcting, at least in theory. (In practice, all 3 branches can be dysfunctional at the same time.)
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
The separation of powers.
Checks and balances
Separation of Powers
The division of governmental power into the legislative executive and judicial branches reflects a separation of powers.
The US Constitution designates three separate but equal branches of the US government. They are the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
The three branches of the Canadian government are the Monarchy and the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches.
The 3 branches of Russia's government include the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches.
A government in which the executive and legislative branches are separated and coequal is called?
Those three functions of government belong respectively to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. In the US these are the Congress, the President, and the courts (particularly the Supreme Court).
The judicious, legislative and executive branches.