N.J. Const. art. III, ¶ 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Jersey
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The powers of the government shall be divided among three distinct branches, the legislative, executive, and judicial. No person or persons belonging to or constituting one branch shall exercise any of the powers properly belonging to either of the others, except as expressly provided in this Constitution.
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