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Question
You are a citizen of a country that has a democratic form of government. You want to ensure that the system of power-sharing in your country is effective and that no one branch of government has absolute power.
Which of the following measures would best meet this goal?
Options
All power is concentrated in the hands of the legislature only.
Power is divided between the central government and the states or provinces, with each level having its own sphere of influence.
Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with each branch having its own responsibilities and powers.
Power is shared among different levels of government, such as the national, regional, and local governments, with each level having some degree of autonomy.
Solution
Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with each branch having its own responsibilities and powers.
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