The Separation of Powers Refers to

question 25

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.

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Definitions:

Accrual Method

An accounting technique that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Reversing Entries

An accounting method used to reverse journal entries, typically at the beginning of a new accounting period, to cancel adjustments made in the previous period.

Revenue Accounts

Accounts that track the income generated by a company from its normal business operations or other activities.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts.