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Whats does separation of power mean in American government?
The principle by which the power of government are divided among separate branches. In the context of the government of the United States of America, according to the Constitution, the three branches of the government - Executive (President) - Legislative (Congress) - Judicial (the Courts) - each have have their own powers. By separating Powers between branches of government you prevent any individual branch from gaining too much power. Each branch has the ability to be a check on the actions of other branches, this is commonly called a system of checks and balances.
What are the five main principles of the constitution?
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What plan called for three branches of government?
The Virginia plan created the three branches of the United States government. These are the executive, legislative and judicial branch. Each has its own specific powers and the ability to perform a system of checks and balances with the others as well.
What word means the concept that each branch of government has the ability to stop the other branches of government from getting too powerful is called what?
The U.S is a Republic. The system of checks and balancesallows each branch to prevent the other branches from gaining too much power.
Who was the federal government ability to build interstate?
implied power, because constitution allows it to regulate interstate commerce - apex
