Core American Ideas: Separation of Powers - Why it Matters; Why We Should Care

Jeff is joined by David Alvis, of Wofford Colege, to discuss the reasons behind and important of the separation of powers in American government. Sure, we were all taught about the three branches, but why those? And how does the American system of government try to balance among them, even while admitting overlap between them?Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonDownload David’s book for free: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/product/separation-of-powers/Subscribe through your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea