Only the House of Representatives can introduce a Money Bill. The House and Senate balance each other; neither one has all the power but work jointly. The President can veto any bill the Legislature passes. Only the Congress can declare war.
The States cannot violate the Constitution, or Federal Laws. But in most areas, the Federal government cannot tell the States what to do, as long as the States do not violate the Constitution.
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An example of separation of powers is our present day, US government. It is split up into three different branches, each with equal power, each able to check each other if one becomes out of line or gains too much authority. This idea was first invented by Montesquieu during the Enlightenment
An example of separation of powers is seen in the three branches of government. The legislative makes the law, the executive implements the law and the judiciary interprets the law.
The Constitution granted different responsibilities to each branch of government. This is an example of which constitutional principle?
Each branch of the federal government has different responsibilities.
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