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Constitutional Topic: Separation of Powers http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_sepp.html Source: The United States Constitution Online 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. full description	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?
Separation of Powers http://dictionary.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/results.p Source: Findlaw This link provides a basic definition of Separation of Powers from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law and also provides a hyperlink to a definition of State's Rights. full description	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?
Glossary of Political Economy Terms- Separation of Powers http://www.auburn.edu/~johnspm/gloss/separation_of Source: Auburn University Dept. of Political Science Complex definition of federalism and separation of powers by Dr. Paul Johnson. For someone who understands the concepts and wants more detailed information. full description	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?
Sources of Law http://www.lawhelp.org/GA/showdocument.cfm/County/ Source: National Constitution Center Shorter definition of separation of powers than the definition given on the www.usconstitution.net website. Also from a more reliable source. full description	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?
Marbury v. Madison http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/history/A0831715.ht Source: Factmonster.com The site contains a summary of the events leading up to the 1803 Marbury v. Madison decision and the effect it had on the separation of powers in the federal government. This decision was the first instance of the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional an act passed by Congress, thus creating the concept of judicial review (by which the courts can declare a law unconstitutional). full description	What was Marbury v. Madison? Where does judicial review come from? When was Marbury v. Madison decided? What are some landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions? What is judicial review? What are the origins of judicial independence?