Question 14
Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesUnited States of America Constitution provides for
- A.the supreme court is dominant
- B.the congress is supreme
- C.the presidency is clearly superior in practice to the other two branches of government
- D.no branch of government can function without co-operating with the others
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (no branch of government can function without co-operating with the others)
Explanation
The US Constitution separates powers but adds checks and balances, so each branch needs the cooperation of the others.