which constitutional principle is most important between seperation of powers, federalism and checks and balances? and why?

Separation of Powers describes the way in which government is divided into different branches (ex. in the U.S., the legislative, executive, and judicial). Checks and balances describe the powers each branch has to “check” the other branches and ensure a balance of power.[1][2][3][4]

For example, The legislative branch “has the power” to make laws, but the President in the executive branch “has the power” to check the legislative branch by vetoing laws with a Presidential Veto. This creates a balance of separate powers and helps avoid any one branch having too much power.

We explain the separation of powers principle and the concept of checks and balances below. First a quote from James Madison, the founding father who helped ensure a separation of powers for America.

Explanation:

-an amendment is proposed.

-two-thirds of congress must approve.

-thee-quarters of states must approve.

-the proposed amendment becomes law.

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