Question

1. which of the following best describes separation of powers?

liberty and order
higher and lower
founders and revolutionaries
executive, legislative, and judicial branches

1. what is a civil society?

a society in which social groups form freely to petition government
a society that respects and lives by every rule of law
a society in which citizens always treat each other with fairness and justice

Explanation:

• For question 10: The separation of powers in the U.S. government divides power among the executive (enforces laws), legislative (makes laws), and judicial (interprets laws) branches.
• For question 11: A civil society is characterized by social groups freely forming to petition the government.

Answer:

1. executive, legislative, and judicial branches
2. a society in which social groups form freely to petition government