The Constitution’s Creation of a National Government with Separation of Powers

In constructing the United States' Constitution, the framers created a blueprint for a unique form of national government. This structure, often celebrated for its creativity and foresight, is based on the idea of the separation of powers, a concept that aims to prevent any single entity from acquiring absolute control. This article will delve into the origins and implementation of the national government system, and the separation of powers within the United States. The Idea and Its Origins The concept of separating powers among different branches of government originated from European Enlightenment thinkers, including John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu.…