Which of the Following Assumptions Is the Idea of a Separation

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is the idea of a separation of powers most likely based on?

• A) Given too much power, there is no guarantee that a leader will remain committed to the rule of law.
• B) No single institution can handle all aspects of government.
• C) People with different expertise will be drawn to different institutions.
• D) Making laws should be the responsibility of the representatives of the people, not appointed judges.

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Definitions:

Normal Random Variable

A variable following a normal distribution, characterized by a symmetric bell-shaped curve.

Variance

A measure of the dispersion or spread of a set of data points around their mean value, indicating the degree of variation from the average.

Probability Distribution

A statistical function that defines the possible values and likelihoods that a random variable can take within a given range.

Population Standard Deviation

A measure of the variability or spread in a population data set.