[Solved] Simplify the numerical expression. \(-\) 10 - 2 Please enter your answer as a fraction. Coequal Branch: A principle referring to the three branches of the U.S. government (Legislative, Executive, Judicial), each having equal power to ensure a balance within the federal system. Conservative Direction: null Public Opinion: The collective views or attitudes of the general population on particular issues, often assessed through surveys or opinion polls. Appellate Courts: Courts that have the power to review and revise the decisions of lower courts, often focusing on legal errors rather than re-examining factual evidence.