Choose the statement from the following choices that best describes the separation of powers.

a. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among three branches of government.

b. Powers and duties of the United States government are decided by a system of direct democracy.

c. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among two branches of government.

d. Powers and duties of the United States government are chosen entirely by the President of the United States.

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Queen Bee

27 October, 11:11

Choose the statement from the following choices that best describes the separation of powers.

a. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among three branches of government.

b. Powers and duties of the United States government are decided by a system of direct democracy.

c. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among two branches of government.

d. Powers and duties of the United States government are chosen entirely by the President of the United States.

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Helen Buckley · Answer 1

Separation of powers refers to the fact that the government has three branches: legislative to make laws, executive to enforce the laws and judicial to decide over how the laws should be interpreted.

The correct answer is:

a. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among three branches of government.