Question

complete the text with the better conjunctive adverb. the united states government is deliberately divided into three separate branches. _________, each branch of government is able to provide checks and balances on the other two, meaning that no single branch has absolute power on its own. as a result instead

Explanation:

The first sentence states that the US government is divided into three branches. The second sentence explains the consequence (checks and balances, no single - branch absolute power). "As a result" is used to show a cause - effect relationship. "Instead" is used to show a contrast or substitution, which is not the case here. So "As a result" is the better choice.

Answer:

A. As a result