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Separation of Powers - The constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law Checks and Balances - A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power Republicanism - A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of th...

US Government CFE Study Guide Rated A+ Separation of Powers The constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power Republicanism A philosophy of limited government with elected re...

US Government CFE Study Guide (2022/2023) Already Passed Separation of Powers The constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power Republicanism A philosophy of limited government with el...