Separation of Powers: This principle divides governmental powers into three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial - to prevent any single branch from gaining too much power.
Delegated Powers: These are powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution. Power distribution determines which powers are delegated to the federal government and which are reserved for state governments.
Checks and Balances: This concept ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch with ways to limit or check the actions of other branches. Power distribution affects checks and balances by determining which level of government can exercise certain powers.