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Which document established the separation of powers in the U.S. government?
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U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787 and ratified in 1788, established the foundational separation of powers among three branches: the executive (President), legislative (Congress), and judicial (Supreme Court). This framework, influenced by Enlightenment political philosophy and especially the work of Montesquieu, was designed to prevent any single branch from accumulating too much power. The Constitution also established checks and balances allowing each branch to limit the others' authority.
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The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times; the first ten amendments are collectively known as the Bill of Rights.
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