Question

What does "separation of powers" mean? (3 points) Group of answer choices Government is divided into three branches. People are born with rights that cannot be taken away. Government may rule because the citizens consent. People have the right to life, liberty, and property.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Government is divided into three branches.

Explanation:

The separation of powers implies political power is held by different institutions or branches of government. This prevents power is held by only one person or institution as it occurs in totalitarian monarchies or dictatorships, and therefore there is no abuse of power.

In the U.S. and other democratic systems, this separation of power occurs through branches (legislative, judicial, executive) and each of the branches control the actions of others. According to this, the correct answer is the government is divided into three branches.