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Montesquieu

The French baron and political theorist who articulated the concept of separation of powers with checks and balances.

federalism

The distribution of constitutional authority between state governments and the national government, with different powers and functions exercised by both.

separation of powers

a way of dividing the government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, each staffed separately, with equality and independence of each branch ensured by the constitution

checks and balances

A constitutionally mandated structure that gives each of the three branches of government some degree of oversight and control over the actions of the others.

article 1

legislative branch, establishes bicameral legislature

enumerated powers

powers of the national government specifically granted to congreess in article 1 section 8 of the constitution