The political concept of the separation of powers began in ancient history. They eventually became the cornerstones of the American Constitutional government in 1789. The three powers are:
* Supreme Court;
* Executive; and
* Legislative.
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Montesquieu.
Montesquieu
Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of separation of powers between an executive, legislative, and judicial branch.
Blending of powers represents the opposing idea to separation of powers: powers are mixed between two or more of the three branches of government spelt out in the US Constitution.
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Separation of Powers
Zambia copied the idea of separation of powers from the United Kingdom and other modern countries.
The separation of powers.