Federalist 51 and the Separation of Powers

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The principal purpose of the separated powers is to ensure that one person or entity cannot hold on to and control all levels of power. If who or whatever passes laws can also enforce and adjudicate them, then there is no ability to control it. This explains why the three basic functions of government are granted to three separate institutions in the first three articles of the Constitution. It also explains their unique designs and the powers each has to limit the other two. Whats more, it should help us understand why a great deal of the conflict that people see in government - and respond negatively to - is actually a direct and necessary result of this design. Conflict might suggest that system works as intended, but that's a matter for class discussion

Some stuff from the blog:

- Checks and Balances.
- Separated Powers.