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It is important that the powers of the government are separated so that the three branches of the government can not have one overpower the other, this is called the system of checks and balances.

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Which principle says the government should be separated?

that of separation of powers


Why did Montesquieu believe that the powers of republican government should be separated among different branches or groups in the government?

because he believed that the powers of the republican government should be separated among different branches or groups in the government because he felt that no single branch could control the entire government if its powers were separated balanced and checked. then no single branch could use the government for its own selfish purposes. the result would be a government that would promote the common welfare.


What are separated powers?

Separated powers are the rights and responsibilities that are divided among the various branches of government. These branches include the executive branch, judicial branch, and legislative branch.


The Constitution of 1787 separated the powers of government into?

Three branches: The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.


What is the plan that separated the federal government's power across three different branches?

Separation of powers


Who said the government was best separated into legislative executive and judicial powers so that no one branch of government could become too powerful?

Montesquieu


Separating the powers of the government into the three branches?

Most governments' powers can be separated into three branches, the legislative, the executive and the judiciary. Each branch checks the powers of the others to limit abuse and excesses.


What idea comes from the enlightenment and is reflected into the constitution?

Political power ultimately rests with the people, not the government.


What was the separations of powers?

Separation of powers divided the role of the government into 3 branches: the legislative, executive, and the judicial. The powers/roles were separated into lawmaking (legislative), law-enforcing (executive), and law-interpreting (judicial).


What is the definition of the Separation of Powers and what does it do and why is it used in our government?

The government separated itself into three branches; legislative, judicial, and executive. haha, this is the first question that I've answered.


Why is government established?

Government was established to ensure that no person or group would amass too much power, the founders established a government in which the powers to create, implement, and adjudicate laws were separated.


Are the division of powers and independent judiciary the two important features of federal form of government?

YES , division of powers and independent judiciary the two important features of federal form of government

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