Question

question 19 of 28
which statement best describes the importance of the separation of powers for the united states following the american revolution?
a. u.s. citizens were given the right to elect people to represent them in the federal government.
b. no branch of the u.s. government was given enough power to rule without the support of other branches.
c. the colonists declared independence from great britain because parliament had violated their rights.
d. the u.s. congress was prevented from making any law that grouped americans into social classes.

Explanation:

The separation of powers in the U.S. government divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful. Option B reflects this by stating that no branch can rule without the support of other branches. Option A refers to the right to vote, C is about the Declaration of Independence, and D is about a non - related legislative restriction.

Answer:

B. No branch of the U.S. government was given enough power to rule without the support of other branches.