How do the powers granted or denied in the constitution result in a balance of power between the three branches, and between the federal and state governments?

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Braxton Howard

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10 October, 00:18

How do the powers granted or denied in the constitution result in a balance of power between the three branches, and between the federal and state governments?

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Jewel Mendoza · Answer 1

Answer: A system where power is divided between the National government and State government is called Federalism.

Explanation: The constitution divides the power between the national or federal government and the state government, which serves as a system of checks and balances since absolute power is not vested in only one level of government.

The federal government is further comprised of 3 branched, each with their duties as backed by the constitution. They are:

1. The executive; where power is vested in the President, who may often delegate the power to the members of Cabinet and/or other officials.

2. The Legislative; where power is

vested in the Senate and the House of Representatives, collectively called Congress. The Constitution grants powers to Congress and any disputes are decided by the Supreme Court.

3. The judiciary; who explains and applies the laws. This branch makes decisions on various legal cases.

This distribution of power ensures that no arm or level of government can act with impunity and aids the balance of power. It greatly reduces any chance for abuse of power.

Kaila Sanford · Answer 2

The three branches shall remain distinct and independent of one another and no person shall work for more than one of these branches at the same time

Explanation:

The framers of the constitution of the country adopted the concept of the separation of powers when the colonies separated from Great Britain. They brought this concept into the constitution which makes provision for the separation of the government of the country into three distinct units with unique and identifiable functions expected of them. These were the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Government. To maintain this arrangement, the constitution stipulates that no individual or group of persons would serve in more than one of these groups at the same time.

The courts were granted independence through good-behavior tenure and security of compensation while the judges of the federation would check the legislative and executive branches through judicial reviews. The congress have the power to impeach and remove corrupt members of any of the remaining two branches.