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The United States Constitution follows the principle of:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The United States Constitution follows the principle of:

  1. fusion of powers
  2. separation of powers
  3. parliamentary supremacy
  4. unitary federalism
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Correct answer: B. separation of powers

1. US has rigid separation between executive, legislature, judiciary. 2. Checks and balances prevent any branch from dominating. 3. Montesquieu inspired this design. __Source: syllabus Contemporary World Politics — comparative systems__

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