The Three Distinct and Independent Branches of the United States

question 39

Multiple Choice

The three distinct and independent branches of the United States government are:

• A) the executive branch, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.
• B) the federal judiciary, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.
• C) the federal judiciary, the Congress, and the executive branch.
• D) the state government, the federal government, and local government.

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Definitions:

Cooperating Doctors

Doctors who work together or with other healthcare professionals and organizations to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.

Health Maintenance Organizations

Managed care organizations that provide a wide range of healthcare services to enrolled members for a fixed, prepaid fee.

Diagnosis-Related Group

A system of classification for hospital cases used to determine payment levels for healthcare services based on the diagnosis, type of treatment, and other factors.

Fixed Payment

Regular, set amounts of money paid or received at specified intervals, such as monthly rent or car loan payments.