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📚 Glossary Term

Separation of Powers

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Definition A system that divides government power among different branches or institutions.

🧒 In Simple Words

Separation of powers means different parts of government have different jobs.

📌 Example

Lawmaking, enforcement, and interpretation may be split across separate branches.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"The class used a chart to understand separation of powers."

🔗 Related Terms

Checks and BalancesBranch of GovernmentGovernment