Separation of powers in the different branches of government refers to
A. the wall between church and state.
B. the banning of inherited titles of nobility.
C. the practice whereby presidents or prime ministers may undertake all political powers.
D. a means of checking power by distributing roles among the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
D
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A) Espionage B) Freedom C) Sedition D) Smith E) USA PATRIOT
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