Separation of Powers

Answering the Question

 * 1) Define the principle
 * 2) "The ability to control the law is split between three bodies all of which act as checks and balances on each other
 * 3) Legislative function
 * 4) Making law
 * 5) Executive function
 * 6) Administering law
 * 7) Judicial function
 * 8) Applying law
 * 9) Reason for have the spearation of powers
 * 10) The separation of powers means that the ability to control the law is split between three bodies"

Legislative
Can impeach the executive, can refuse to pass laws, can refuse to appropriate funds for executive programs

Can make new laws that override judicial decisions

Executive
Executive power is vested in the President of the United States of America, and the branch consists of the President, Vice President

Can veto legislature, nominates federal court judges

Judicial
Judicial power is vested in one Supreme Court