In the summer of 2022, Congress passed a bill to increase funding for veterans who have health issues resulting from burn pits that were used to dispose of trash near military bases overseas. Congress is the only branch with the power to pass new laws because that power is assigned to it in the U.S. Constitution.

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In the summer of 2022, Congress passed a bill to increase funding for veterans who have health issues resulting from burn pits that were used to dispose of trash near military bases overseas. Congress is the only branch with the power to pass new laws because that power is assigned to it in the U.S. Constitution.
What is this an example of?

A. Separation of Powers
B. Checks and Balances
C. Popular Sovereignty
D. Limited Government
E. Federalism

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The scenario you described is an example of **A. Separation of Powers**. This principle refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. In this case, Congress (the legislative branch) is exercising its power to pass laws.