The separation of powers in the national government-separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches-was intended by the nation's founders as an additional safeguard to liberty. In practical terms, this has meant that the power to create, administer, and judge the laws has rested with the
A) citizens of the nation.
B) legislative and judicial branches, jointly.
C) legislative, executive, and judicial branches, respectively.
D) party in power at the time.

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The separation of powers involves the legislative, executive, and judicial branches each having their own specific powers and responsibilities. The legislative branch creates laws, the executive branch administers or enforces those laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws and adjudicates legal disputes. This ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful and threatens individual liberty. The citizens do have a role in the government through the election process, but they do not directly hold the power to create, administer, or judge laws. The party in power at the time also does not have exclusive control over the government's functions.

The Separation of Powers in the National Government-Separate Legislative, Executive