Separation of powers

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Three branches of government

The US government is divided into three branches: The legislative branch (Congress), the executive branch (president), and the judicial branch (courts.)

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Legislative

Makes laws

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Executive

Enforces laws

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judicial

Interprets laws and ensure they are applied fairly

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Prevention of tyranny

This system prevents one branch from gaining too much power by establishing checks and balances