The powers held by the separate branches of government are equal, formally speaking. All have checks on the power of the other, and balances against said powers. You could legitimately argue that the three branches are not necessarily equal in power in reality, however, or practice. Which branch do you think has the most power in reality or practice, and why? Are there any exceptions to this power in reality or practice? 2) When the Constitution was written, none of its Framers could have envisioned a large, professionalized federal bureaucracy. No such thing as a "bureaucracy" existed in the world in 1789, really. What problems does the separation of powers and checks and balances, and particularly the way the Congress and Presidency compete for power (not to mention the way they have to raise funds to run for office), produce for administration of the nation's laws?