Cancer is the general name for a group of more than 100 diseases. Although there are many kinds of cancer, all cancers start because abnormal cells grow out of control. Untreated cancers can cause serious illness and death.
This idea was called separation of powers. This philosophy heavily influenced the writing of the United States Constitution, according to which the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the United States government are kept distinct in order to prevent abuse of power.
The Constitution created three separate branches of government. 1  Each branch has its own powers and areas of influence. At the same time, the Constitution created a system of checks and balances that ensured no one branch would reign supreme. The three branches are: 1  Legislative Branch - This branch consists of the Congress which is responsible for making the federal laws. 2  Executive Branch - The Executive power lies with the President of the United States who is given the job of executing, enforcing, and administering the laws and government.