<p>This is from the Barron’s review book. </p>
<p>Which best reflects the principles of separation of powers in the U.S. system of government?
A. The division of power between the federal government and state governments.
B. Congress having the ability to make laws that are necessary and proper. </p>
<p>The answer is B. Why is it B? What is the difference between “separation of powers” and “division of powers?”</p>
<p>separation of powers refers to the delineation of authority between branches of the federal governmernment; only stuff in washington dc.
division of powers is the breakdown of authority between state and federal governments</p>
<p>Separation of powers deals with</p>
<p>Executive branch having authorities A. B, C</p>
<p>Judical branch having authorities D,E,F</p>
<p>Division of powers has to deal with federalism.</p>
<p>State powers = Roads, schools, speed limit stuff</p>
<p>Federal powers= other stuffs</p>
<p>Thanks. I wonder why they pick phrases so close in meaning. Separation/Division mean the same not in a political context.</p>
<p>Because this is politics… </p>
<p>and the Separation of Powers and the division of powers are two very important distinctions</p>