"The basic premise of the Constitution was a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances because man was perceived as a fallen creature and would always yearn for more power"

The quote by Roy Moore talks to the founding daddies' understanding of human nature. They thought that guy was a "fallen creature" and would constantly be tempted to look for more power. To prevent any a single person or group from having excessive power, the Constitution was designed with a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances. This system ensures that no one branch of federal government has excessive power, and that each branch can inspect the power of the other branches. This system of checks and balances is a foundation of the American federal government and is a testimony to the starting dads' understanding of humanity.