Question

The concept of separation of powers, as developed in Articles I, II and III of the U.S. Constitution, includes provision for:

A. three-chamber legislative branch, an executive branch consisting of a head of state and a head of government, and a Committee of the States.

B A two-chamber legislative branch and a committee in charge of the executive branch.

C Four branches of government, a system of checks and balances, and shared authority over the government’s taxation of imports.

D Three branches of government, a different way of selecting the top personnel of each branch, and a system of checks and balances

Answer 1

Correct option is D: Three branches of government, a different way of selecting the top personnel of each branch, and a system of checks and balances.

The concept of separation of powers of the U.S. Constitution, includes provision for three branches of government, a different way of selecting the top personnel of each branch, and a system of checks and balances. According to Article I, II and III of the U.S. Constitution, there are three separate branches of government, namely, legislature, executive and judiciary. Legislative branch makes laws, executive branch implements them & judicial branch interprets laws.These powers are divided among different persons. Each of these branches have their own set of important functions. A system of checks & balances operates & oversees that as each branch exercises certain powers that can be checked by the powers given to the other two branches. Separation of powers among these branches and a system of checks and balances ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful or oppressive.