The Concept of Shared Powers Means That

question 39

Multiple Choice

The concept of shared powers means that:

• A) the legislative and executive branches have equal powers.
• B) in some areas of governmental action no branch has exclusive control.
• C) the branches can exercise the same powers.
• D) no branch can act without approval from other branches.
• E) the judicial branch has more power than the legislative and executive branches.

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Definitions:

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