Statements (18)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:political_principle
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:government
separation of powers |
| gptkbp:enables |
each branch to limit powers of others
|
| gptkbp:guarantees |
rule of law
|
| gptkbp:notableFigure |
gptkb:Montesquieu
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
Enlightenment political theory
|
| gptkbp:prevention |
abuse of power
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
prevent concentration of power
ensure accountability |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:business_executive
gptkb:judge gptkb:legislative_body |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:United_States_Constitution
democratic systems |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Judicial_Review
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Checks and Balances
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