Separation of Powers

From Second Treatise of Government by John Locke
Locke distinguishes legislative (supreme), executive, and federative powers, arguing the legislative must not be combined with execution to prevent self-exemption.
Ch. XII, sec. 143-148

Classic articulation of legislative, executive, and federative powers.

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Ch. XI, sec. 134

Legislative as the supreme power of the commonwealth, yet limited.

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