4.1 Comparing Political Systems

Question 1 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

Which statement best describes the democratic principle of separation of powers?

Answer

All citizens in a society have equal access to the courts to protect and maintain their individual rights.

The government establishes a social contract with its citizens to prevent leaders from abusing their power.

Each branch of government works together to prevent one branch from having more power than another.

The citizens of a society should have confidence in their leaders, and the leaders work on behalf of the people.

Explanation

Separation of powers divides government authority among branches, such as the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Each branch can limit or check the others so that no single branch gains too much power. This is best described by choice C, where branches work together to prevent one from having more power than another.

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