Name: How is power divided in the United States government?
Uploaded: 2020-02-13T22:33:13Z
Duration: 3 min 35 s
Description: Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman breaks down each branch and its constitutionally-entitled powers. [Directed by Johnny Chew, narrated by Belinda Stutzman].

Belinda Stutzman: How is power divided in the United States government?

How is power divided in the United States government?

Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman breaks down each branch and its constitutionally-entitled powers. [Directed by Johnny Chew, narrated by Belinda Stutzman].

The United States government was designed to prevent any one group or person from holding too much power. After the Revolution, the founders created a system of three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—each with distinct roles and the ability to check each other. For example, the executive branch employs over 4 million people to enforce laws set by Congress. This structure protects individual freedoms while ensuring the country runs smoothly.