16. Choose the statement from the following choices that best describes the

separation of powers.

O A. Powers and duties of the United States government are chosen entirely by the

President of the United States.

O B. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among three

branches of government.

O C. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among two

branches of government.

O D. Powers and duties of the United States government are decided by a system of

direct democracy.

The correct answer is B. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among three branches of government.

Explanation:

Like you can read in my answer to question 11468358, a year ago, "the power of the federal government is divided between the three branches: legislative, executive and judicial, which constitutes the "Separation of powers" in the strict sense. To avoid despotism, the exercise of power by any of the three powers of the federal government is limited in several ways by the powers given to the other two, thus establishing the principle of limits and counterweights". Based on that, the correct answer is B. Powers and duties of the United States government are divided among three branches of government.

B is the correct answer: Executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.