Separated powers

Separated powers is a principle in government where the main responsibilities—making laws, enforcing laws, and interpreting laws—are divided among three separate branches: the legislative (makes laws), the executive (enforces laws), and the judicial (interprets laws). This division helps prevent any one branch from gaining too much power, promoting a system of checks and balances. Each branch has specific powers and can limit or oversee the others, ensuring the government operates fairly and responsibly while protecting individual rights and maintaining stability.