The Separation of Powers Refers To

question 63

Multiple Choice

The separation of powers refers to:

• A) a division of authority within Congress, so that not all legislators do the same things.
• B) the division of authority between the national and state governments.
• C) providing each part of government with some power over the others.
• D) dividing a government into different branches with distinct areas of authority.
• E) the government's dual responsibility of protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals while also providing for the safety and security of the larger society.

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Definitions:

Gametophytes

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produce gametes, or sex cells.

Haploid Megaspores

Single-celled female spores produced by plants, which can develop into a gametophyte generation, part of the plant's reproductive process.

Angiosperms

Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit; they represent the most diverse group of land plants.

Mitosis

A process of cell division in eukaryotic cells where a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.