The Separation of Powers Involves

question 44

Multiple Choice

The separation of powers involves:

• A) the federal judiciary,the federal Congress and the federal executive branch
• B) the federal House of Representatives and the federal Senate
• C) the executive branches at the federal,state,and local levels
• D) the court systems at the federal,state and local levels

Understand the role factual evidence plays in the outcome of a legal claim or case.

Know the purposes and methods of hiring a professional licensed investigator in legal practice.

Identify types of evidence and their relevance to legal proceedings.

Understand the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts, including Federal Rules of Evidence.

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

U.S. legislation enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.

Accounting Standards

Rules and guidelines set by governing bodies that determine how financial transactions and statements are recorded and reported.

Independent Audit Firms

External organizations hired to examine an entity's financial records and statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Publicly Owned Companies

Corporations whose shares are traded on public stock exchanges, allowing public investing and ownership.