Divides the government into three branches

Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition

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Separation of powers, Checks and balances, 8th amendment, 1st amendment.

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  1. Divides the government into three branches - Separation of powers
  2. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment - 8th amendment
  3. Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful - Checks and balances
  4. Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition - 1st amendment