This separation of powers makes sure the government does not become corrupt and also so one person does not have all the power. Barron de Montesquieu came up with the original plan of the three branches.
Principle 7: Checks and balances
New Law
This is used so the government does not make the laws unfair. Each branch of government has its own powers so the president can not have all of the power
Principle 1: Government is controlled by the people
This is the principle is the one that explains the rules of the laws. Nobody is above the law, everyone has to follow the laws
Principle 4: federalism
This principle is how the laws get passed. The law needs to go through all three branches to become a law
This starts with "We the people" this says that the people can vote for who is control of the government
This shares the government powers with the states so the states can have some power
