The Constitution separates the powers of the federal government among which entities? A. Executive Branch and Department of Defense
B. National government, state government, and county government
C. Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch
D. Defense Department, State Department, and Treasury Department
The correct answer is C. Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch.
The Constitution of the United States establishes a system of checks and balances by separating the powers of the federal government into three branches: the Executive Branch (headed by the President), the Legislative Branch (Congress, which makes laws), and the Judicial Branch (the court system, which interprets laws). This separation is designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.