Separation of Powers | Constitution 101

Explore the central role that the system of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism play in limiting the power of the federal government. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, explains the influences of the philosophy of Montesquieu, John Adams, and James Madison on the development of the separation of powers. #Constitution101 This video is part of the NEW Constitution 101 course and curriculum. Teachers, check out "Separation of Powers and Federalism" unit of the full 15-week curriculum: https://constitutioncenter.org/education/constitution-101-curriculum/6-separation-of-powers-and-federalism This video is a part of the Khan Academy and National Constitution Center Constitution 101 curriculum. Access the full course: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/constitution-101 For the self-guided course and related videos, visit: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/constitution-101-course For more educational resources on federalism, click here: https://constitutioncenter.org/education/classroom-resources-by-topic/federalism Visit our media library to discover more online classes, podcasts, and Town Hall conversations: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/media-library Subscribe to the National Constitution Center on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ConstitutionCenter?sub_confirmation=1 Follow the National Constitution Center on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constitutionctr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConstitutionCtr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constitutionctr/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001isJLcA0NBDU2D_HGg2ohDtUUbfEfE-Gpl9t1---7rRBAsT4f5B7IV2UbsNZFPIVvYFY1ZtLK4zENNfTuda3Z_WJBoefPS8mnvM8KMyfAOq4%3D