Explain how the principle of separation of powers is reflected in the u. s. constitution.

Separation of powers is 1 of the 7 principles of the U. S. Constitution that separates the powers of the government into 3 separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. This way, there isn't just one source of power ruling the country. Your shortened answer would be: it separates the U. S. government's powers into 3 branches: executive (president), legislative (Senate and House of Representatives), and judicial (supreme court and lower courts).