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How is power distributed in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman

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TED-Ed
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Jun 15, 2026
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-is-power-divided-in-the-united-states-government-belinda-stutzmanArticle II of the United States Constitution allows for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman breaks down each branch and its constitutionally-entitled powers.Lesson by Belinda Stutzman, animation by Johnny Chew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices