The **Constitution divided the Government into three branches**: legislative, executive, and **judicial**. That was an important decision because it gave specific powers to each branch and set up something called checks and balances. Just like the phrase sounds, **the point of checks and balances was to make sure no one branch would be able to control too much power**, and it created a separation of powers. Here are some examples of how the different branches work together:
The legislative branch makes laws, **but the judicial branch can declare those laws unconstitutional.**
The executive branch can declare Executive Orders, which are like proclamations that carry the force of law, **but the judicial branch can declare those acts unconstitutional.**
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At what point do you think about the fact that you were appointed by REAGAN, 100 years ago in the 80’s, and think, damn maybe it’s been too long?
[Someone should explain Checks and Balances to Herr Miller](https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-check-balance)
The **Constitution divided the Government into three branches**: legislative, executive, and **judicial**. That was an important decision because it gave specific powers to each branch and set up something called checks and balances. Just like the phrase sounds, **the point of checks and balances was to make sure no one branch would be able to control too much power**, and it created a separation of powers. Here are some examples of how the different branches work together:
The legislative branch makes laws, **but the judicial branch can declare those laws unconstitutional.**
The executive branch can declare Executive Orders, which are like proclamations that carry the force of law, **but the judicial branch can declare those acts unconstitutional.**
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