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The Constitution — Test

Question 15 • Government

How does the Constitution limit the powers of each branch of the federal government? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
Each branch acts in secrecy so that the other branches are not aware of what it does.
B
The branches must gain citizens’ approval before acting or before making laws.
C
Each branch has individual powers that the other branches cannot interfere with.
D
Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches.
E
The branches share power with one another.

Explanation

The Constitution divides powers among the three branches, so each has its own responsibilities (C), and gives each branch ways to check or limit the others (D). The branches also share some powers and responsibilities (E), which prevents any one branch from controlling government by itself. Secrecy and requiring citizens’ approval before every action are not constitutional methods for limiting the branches.

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