separation of powers
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From 277 U.S. 189 - Springer v. Government of the Philippine Islands Agoncillo · 1928Most cited · 668 citing opinions
It may be stated then, as a general rule inherent in the American constitutional system, that, unless otherwise expressly provided or incidental to the powers conferred, the Legislature cannot exercise either executive or judicial power; the executive cannot exercise either legislative or judicial power; the judiciary cannot exercise either executive or legislative power.