Examine the US Constitution's separation of powers. Match Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches with their key duties and leaders.
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Recognize laws and distinguish making, carrying out and interpreting them.
A branch's power is limited by the others; describing one responsibility does not give it sole control of government.
Explain one example of how a second branch can check a stated power.
Why did the authors of the US Constitution divide power among three separate branches?
Answer: A. Separation of powers and checks and balances ensure that no single person or branch can abuse federal authority.
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