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AP United States Government and Politics
Multiple Choice

Conflict Arising from Separation of Powers

Very Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Separation Of Powers

The Constitution of the United States outlines a system of government characterized by the separation of powers among three distinct branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial. This structure was intentionally designed to prevent tyranny and ensure accountability. In practice, this separation often leads to complications in governance, including conflicts and the challenge of upholding checks and balances. Given this context, which of the following scenarios most accurately illustrates a conflict arising from the separation of powers?

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