The system of separation of powers divides power within the federal government among the three branches of government.

To end a filibuster, sixty senators must agree to invoke ______ and end the debate

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Democrats believe that a fair tax policy is one that ______, whereas Republicans believe that a fair tax policy is one that ______.

a. allows those who make more money the freedom to keep it; eases the tax burden on lower-income groups b. is regressive; is progressive c. balances the federal budget; is based on Keynesian economic theory d. eases the tax burden on lower income groups; allows those who make more money the freedom to keep it e. requires that the size of the federal government be decreased; allows the size of the federal government to grow