Separation of Powers
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The system of checks and balances is an important part of the United States Constitution. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful.
The three branches of government are the Legislative branch, the Judicial branch and the Executive branch. The Legislative branch consists of the two houses of Congress: The Senate and The House of Representatives. The Judicial Branch consists of the Federal Court System led by the Supreme Court. The Executive branch consists of the President and his Cabinet.
The powers of the Legislative branch are listed in Article I of the Constitution, including