separation of powers

Question 1

the seperation of powers is a key principle and feature of the US constitution , it ensures that

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power is spread out between congress , the presidency and the judiciary

Question 2

the key intention behind the separation of powers is to prevent

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tyranny and any branch having too much power

Question 3

the founding fathers were influenced by French philosopher Montesquieu who argued that

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” where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person.. there can be no liberty “

Question 4

congress , the presidency and the judiciary are both

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independent from each other and dependent on each other to cary out government

Question 5

Neustadt has therefore argued it makes more sense to see the Us constitution as

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separated institutions sharing power

Question 6

one key aspect of the separation of powers is the seperation of personnel , this holds that

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no indvidual can be part of two branches of government at the same time

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for example of the separation of personnel is seen when obama became president in 2008 , he had to step down from

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the senate

Question 8

key powers are spread across the 3 institutions , this is crucially the case in the area of lawmaking

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, congress makes laws
the president confirms/veteoes and implements laws
and the judiciary and interprets the law

Question 9

important to the operation of separation of powers and the prevention of tyranny is the