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The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of a constitutional republic. By dividing authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, it prevents any one person or group from controlling the entire government. This classroom catalog entry explores the historical roots of the idea and examines key moments during the Constitutional Convention when delegates debated how to distribute power across the branches.
K-12 Classroom Resources
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- Civil Dialogue
- Civil Dialogue: Compiled Links
- Civil Dialogue: Historical Background
- Civil Dialogue: Introductory Video
- Civil Dialogue: Notes for Teachers
- Civil Dialogue: Presentation
- Civil Dialogue: Student Worksheet
- Executive Power
- Executive Power: Compiled Links
- Executive Power: Historical Background
- Executive Power: Notes for Teachers
- Executive Power: Presentation
- Executive Power: Session Link for July 17
- Executive Power: Session Link for July 19
- Executive Power: Session Link for June 1
- Executive Power: Session Link for June 2
- Executive Power: Session for July 24
- Executive Power: Student Worksheet
- Executive Power: Video Introduction
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (July 5, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (July 17, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (July 19, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (July 20, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (July 21, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (July 24, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (June 1, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (June 2, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (June 2, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (June 11, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (June 15, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (June 19, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (May 29, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (May 30, 1787)
- James Madison's Notes of the Constitutional Convention (September 17, 1787)
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Ashby, Massachusetts. July 1, 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Historical Background
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Introduction
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Introductory Video
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Maryland: Charles County, June 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Maryland: Talbot County, June 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Massachusetts: Murrayfield (Hampshire), 17 June 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Natick, Massachusetts. June 20, 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: New York: Spencer-Town (Albany), 24 June 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Notes for Teachers
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Presentation
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Student Worksheet (County Declarations April to June 1776)
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Student Worksheet (State Declarations)
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Student Worksheet (Town Declarations April-July 1776)
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Topsfield, Massachusetts. June 21, 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Virginia: Buckingham, 13 May 1776
- Local and State Declarations of Independence: Virginia: James City, 24 April 1776
- Local and State Declarations: Virginia: Charlotte, 23 April 1776
- Separation of Powers: Historical background
- Separation of Powers: Introduction
- Separation of Powers: Notes for Teachers
- Separation of Powers: Presentation
- Separation of Powers: Student Worksheet
- Separation of Powers: Video Introduction
- The Great Compromise
- The Great Compromise: Compiled Links
- The Great Compromise: Historical Background
- The Great Compromise: Notes for Teachers
- The Great Compromise: Optional Formative Assessment
- The Great Compromise: Presentation
- The Great Compromise: Student Worksheet
- The Great Compromise: Video Introduction
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Compiled Links
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Historical Background
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Introductory Video
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Notes for Teachers
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Original Minutes of the Utah State Constitutional Convention
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Presentation
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Student Worksheet (Debates)
- Utah Women's Suffrage: Student Worksheet (Petitions)
- Utah Women’s Suffrage
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The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of a constitutional republic. By dividing authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, it prevents any one person or group from controlling the entire government. This classroom catalog entry explores the historical roots of the idea and examines key moments during the Constitutional Convention when delegates debated how to distribute power across the branches.
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