Question

what is the difference between separation of powers and checks and balances?
separation of powers is dividing the powers of government between three branches
checks and balances empowers each branch to stop/limit the powers of the others
separation of powers empowers each branch to stop/limit the powers of the others

Explanation:

Separation of Powers divides government powers among three branches. Checks and Balances gives each branch the ability to limit others' powers. The first is about distribution, the second about control.

Answer:

The first checkbox statement is correct: Separation of Powers is dividing the powers of government between three branches. The second checkbox statement is correct: Checks and Balances empowers each branch to stop/limit the powers of the others. The third checkbox statement is incorrect as it wrongly attributes the function of Checks and Balances to Separation of Powers.