Which of the following describes the 'Separation of Powers' as designed by the Framers?
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Correct answer: Distributing executive, legislative, and judicial functions into three branches
Influenced by Montesquieu, the Framers believed that dividing the functions of government would prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power. This structure ensures that laws are made, enforced, and interpreted by different bodies.
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