Separation of Powers-dividing governmental powers legislative branch is granted the power to make laws judicial branch- is granted the power to Judge laws executive branch- is granted the power to administer laws. some delegates favored a mural executive. but a single chief executive was decided uponSeparation of Powers – dividing governmental powers • legislative branch – is granted the power to make laws • judicial branch – is granted the power to judge laws • executive branch – is granted the power to administer laws. some delegates favored a plural executive, but a single chief executive was decided upon