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Separation of powers

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004486

A doctrine dividing governmental authority into distinct branches, typically legislative, executive, and judicial, each with its own powers and responsibilities. This structure prevents the concentration of power in any single branch, providing a system of checks and balances. The United States Constitution establishes this framework at the federal level.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004486
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004486",
  "term": "Separation of powers",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A doctrine dividing governmental authority into distinct branches, typically legislative, executive, and judicial, each with its own powers and responsibilities. This structure prevents the concentration of power in any single branch, providing a system of checks and balances. The United States Constitution establishes this framework at the federal level.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/separation-of-powers/"
}

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