The U.S. government is split into three branches. Which of the following is this an example of?

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Responses

confederate system
confederate system

federalism
federalism

separation of powers
separation of powers

interpretation

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The correct answer is separation of powers. This concept refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The three branches of the U.S. government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.