Question

1. which of the following terms best describes a scenario where citizens are allowed to put questions on the ballot to add or change state laws?

referendum
recall
initiatives

1. how does the constitution divide power between the three branches?

power is completely separated, allowing each branch to act and follow through without interference from the other two branches.
power is not completely separated, allowing each branch to limit the other branches’ exercise of power.
power is separated, but in such a way that two branches can easily work together to out vote the efforts of the third branch to exercise its power

Explanation:

Initiative is a process where citizens can put questions on the ballot to add or change state laws. Recall is about removing an elected official. Referendum is when citizens vote on a law already passed by the legislature. So, the term that fits citizens adding/changing laws via ballot is initiative.
For question 15: The U.S. Constitution divides power between the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) in a way that power is not completely separated. Each branch has some ability to limit the others (checks and balances). For example, the president (executive) can veto legislation (legislative), but Congress can override the veto. The judicial branch can declare laws (legislative) or executive actions unconstitutional. This shows power is not completely separated but also not so separated that branches can't work together (as in the first option which is incorrect as it implies easy override of the third - branch which is not the case of proper checks and balances). The second option ("Power is not completely separated, allowing each branch to limit the other branches’ exercise of power") correctly describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution.

Answer:

1. initiatives
2. Power is not completely separated, allowing each branch to limit the other branches’ exercise of power