Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) The term separation of powers refers to an organization of political institutions within a state in which the executive, legislature, and judiciary have autonomous powers and no one branch dominates the others.
• B) The separation of powers is common in presidential systems.
• C) The separation of powers in the United States means that, compared to other democracies, the country may be unable to react quickly to societal needs and shifts in public opinion.
• D) The separation of powers refers to the organization of the federal bureaucracy so that there is no overlap of authority on issues among agencies.
• E) Parliamentary systems do not have separation of powers; they instead have fusion of powers.

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Definitions:

Field Experimental

A research study conducted in natural settings outside the laboratory to investigate hypotheses under more realistic conditions.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.

Cause-and-Effect Conclusions

Refers to conclusions drawn from observed relationships where a specific event, condition, or factor is considered to lead to another event, condition, or outcome.

Independent Variable

A factor or condition that is intentionally altered by an experimenter in order to observe its impact on another variable.