A More Perfect Constitution The Constitution's Separation of Powers ensures that each branch of the government has certain powers that are limited by the others, with none more powerful than another. This system of shared power is known as Checks and Balances. Checks and Balances distinguish the abilities and powers of each of the three branches of government. The power of the Legislative Branch is outlined in Article 1, The Executive in Article 2, and The Judicial in Article 3, the separation of three branches exists to stop the concentration of power in a single branch—which could lead to corruption or an abuse of power. The U.S. government is federalist, since power is shared and distributed into local, state, and federal government. The
