The structure of the government of the United States allows for the Legislative Branch to write laws, the Executive Branch to enforce laws, and the Judicial Branch to interpret laws. Collectively, this process is called

A) federalism.

B) republicanism.

C) checks and balances.

D) the separation of powers.

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Jordan

13 July, 19:06

The structure of the government of the United States allows for the Legislative Branch to write laws, the Executive Branch to enforce laws, and the Judicial Branch to interpret laws. Collectively, this process is called

A) federalism.

B) republicanism.

C) checks and balances.

D) the separation of powers.

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Hershey · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Separation of powers is when the power is divided as described. The law process cannot be held by one single branch otherwise they may be too powerful and overthrow the other branches.