Separation of Powers
Division of power in the government so that no one branch is too powerful
Checks and balances
A system by which branches check each other to equalize power
Legislative Branch
Congress who makes the laws
Executive Branch
The President who carries out the laws
Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court who defines or interprets the laws
What 3 ways are the power of the US divided?
Congress makes the laws, the courts interpret the laws and the President enforces the laws.
Why are powers separated?
So that no one branch can become too powerful.
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
They make or "legislate" the laws
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
They carry out or enforce the laws
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
They define or interpret the laws
What two branches are checked by the legislative branch?
The executive and judicial branches
What two branches are checked by the executive branch?
The judicial and the legislative branches
What two branches are checked by the judicial branch?
The executive and the legislative branches