I am trying to understand the following 3 concepts:

Question

Popular Sovereignty
Separation of powers (and the 3 branches of gov)
Checks and balances (how does a branch have power over another)
Thank you for your insight!
Ash

Answer 1

These sites should help you.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/popular%20sovereignty

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/index.html

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/branches.html