According to the U.S. Constitution, power is channeled into three different branches of government: __________, __________, and __________

The right to counsel applies in misdemeanor cases in which a person might be imprisoned

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

In the context of public policy, what effect does a trigger mechanism have?

a. It compels the legislative branch to begin the process of reauthorization and investigation. b. It forces the executive branch to implement, or "pull the trigger on," a new policy. c. It propels an established problem on to the next stage of the policy process. d. It provides a legitimate way to exclude an item from an agenda.