Which Branch of Government Has the Longest and Most Specific

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the longest and most specific list of powers?

• A) legislative
• B) executive
• C) judicial
• D) All of the branches have comparable lists of powers.
• E) The legislative and executive branches have equal powers.

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Definitions:

Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals

A U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in several western states and territories.

Binding Authority

A source of law or precedent that a court or other body must follow, such as statutes or higher court decisions.

Persuasive Authority

Sources of law, such as cases from other jurisdictions or legal texts, which an appellate court may consider but is not obliged to follow.

Cases On Point

refers to legal cases that are relevant and directly applicable to the matter at hand, often used as precedents.