The constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches is known as what?

• A. Separation of Powers
• B. Rule of Law
• C. Procedural Law
• D. Regional Police

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is separation of powers, which divides government authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent the concentration of power and to provide checks and balances. This framing is the best answer because it directly identifies how the different branches are assigned distinct roles and how they keep each other in check. In practice, this means Congress writes laws, the president enforces them, and the courts interpret them and review actions for constitutionality, creating a system where no single branch gains unchecked power. The other terms describe different concepts: Rule of Law emphasizes that everyone, including the government, is bound by law; Procedural Law focuses on the steps and processes used in legal cases; Regional Police refers to a policing organization and does not address the structure of governmental power.