The Principle of Powers Separation and Its Role in The Functioning of The State Mechanism

The present paper examines the key features of the mechanism of the state and summarizes the legal views of political scientists and lawyers on this phenomenon. The essence and content of the principle of separation of powers are explained, and the main political and legal positions are given, according to which the principle of separation of powers is structured in a comprehensive manner, including the principle of unity of state authority and a system of checks and balances, ensuring the interaction of the legislative, executive and judicial branches. The need to apply the principle of separation of powers for the effective functioning of the state mechanism is analyzed