The Separation of Powers Is

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Multiple Choice

The separation of powers is:

• A) the division in government powers as established by the Constitution
• B) the division of power within state legislatures
• C) the division of the power of the president and the power of the vice president
• D) the division of executive privileges
• E) the law of the land

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy

The process by which a central bank controls the supply of money in an economy, primarily through interest rates, to maintain price stability and achieve high employment.

100-Percent-Reserve Banking

A banking system where banks are required to keep the full amount of each depositor's funds in reserve, meaning they cannot lend out any of the money deposited.

Fractional Reserve Economy

An economic system where banks hold a portion of customers' deposits in reserve and lend out the remainder, thus creating money.

Required Reserve Ratio

The minimum fraction of deposits banks are required by law to keep as reserves, either in their vaults or on deposit at a central bank.