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Due to the previous lack of centralization under the Articles of Confederation and the fear of giving one person or group absolute control in government, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention wanted to ensure a strong, cohesive central government. Therefor, creating a system that would establish a strong central government, while insuring a balance of power, the government was separated into three branches each with its own distinct powers. Governmental power and functions in the United States rest in three branches of government: the legislative, judicial, and executive. The legislative branch is made up of the Congress which is the House of Representatives and the Senate. There are many agen