DNA Strands of Separation of Powers
**Italicized phrases are the DNA Strands**
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Proprietary colonies were in the 17th century. In a proprietary colony, the governor was chosen by the owner(s). This separated how much power a governor could have if he was chosen by the gov't. If the gov't chose a governor, they might pick someone who could abuse the power. This way, the owner(s) of the colonies were able to choose so there was a separation between the two.
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The Albany Plan of 1754 was an early attempt of forming a union among the colonies under one gov't during the French and Indian War. One application of separation of powers is the power to raise military and to tax. This is an example of separation of powers because the gov't can raise the number of the military, but they necessarily can't control every aspect of what they do. Taxing applies because only one branch of gov't can deal with taxing. Not each branch of gov't has a say in everything that they do.
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The First State Constitution says that the powers granted by the State Governments were purposely divided into three separate branches. This applies to separation of powers because it clearly differentiates the three branches and what powers each of them hold.
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The Virginia Plan of 1787 called for a new gov't with three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It also states that its goal was the creation of a truly national gov't with greatly expanded powers. These apply to separation of powers because this is where the separation part began. It states that the gov't is now to be divided into three different branches and that each one will have separate, but great, powers.
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In the New Jersey Plan (1787), it says that the federal executive is to be chosen by Congress. This explains separation of powers because it shows that Congress (legislative branch) chooses who the federal executive will be. Yet, the executive will report to the executive branch. This is another example of how separation of powers works.
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According to the Connecticut Compromise of 1787, the states would have equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives. This applies to separation of powers because it shows how the states were given these separate powers. They each have a different opinion and are able to voice it in their own ways.
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The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise promised that Congress would not tax the export of goods from any state and would not interfere with the slave trade for at least 20 years. Although it can also be used as limited gov't, I think these are good examples of separation of powers. The first one says that Congress cannot tax goods, which means that another branch has the power to do so. The second one says that they don't have the power to deal with slave trade either. These are both examples of separation of powers.