The separation of powers and checks and balances are two key features of the Constitution. Discuss why the Founders chose to include these institutional arrangements in the Constitution and how they function. In your answer, be sure to define what is meant by the separation of powers and checks and balances and to describe how each functions in the American political system.
Describe the origin of separation of powers and checks and balances.
In your answer, be sure to include what theorist’s most likely had influence on James Madison who imbedded those two features into current US Constitution. Provide sufficient evidence for your claim.
Provide one example from the most current politics where:
-Legislative branch utilized its power to check on executive branch
-Executive branch utilized its power to check on judiciary branch
-Judiciary branch utilized its power to check on executive branch