Constitutional Topic: Separation of Powers

What is separation of powers?

What are the three branches of government?

Why is it important to have separation of power?

What does checks and balances mean?

Which branches of government are part of the checks and balances system?

Which articles of the Constitution specify separation of powers?

This link explains where the Separation of Powers clause is found in the Constitution as well as gives a detailed explanation of the powers vested in each branch of the government by Steve Mount. There is also some history about where the concept of separation of powers came from.