The Separation of Powers in the National Government-Separate Legislative, Executive

question 20

Multiple Choice

The separation of powers in the national government-separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches-was intended by the nation's founders as an additional safeguard to liberty. In practical terms, this has meant that the power to create, administer, and judge the laws has rested with the

• A) citizens of the nation.
• B) legislative and judicial branches, jointly.
• C) legislative, executive, and judicial branches, respectively.
• D) party in power at the time.

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Definitions:

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