Provide minimal or no instructions on a Web site, because it takes page space and people must know how to use their browser software

The three branches of the federal government as established by the U.S. Constitution are the legislative, executive, and ________ branches

A) judicial B) presidential C) secretarial D) civil

Which of the following best defines separation of powers?

A) It is a constitutional doctrine that distributes power among the three branches of the government. B) It is a constitutional doctrine that permits federal laws to stand if they do not conflict with a state law. C) It is a constitutional doctrine mandating that a federal court in diversity jurisdiction must apply federal law. D) It is a constitutional doctrine that gives the secretary of defense the power to execute the laws.