Question

5 multiple answer 50 points. separation of powers means: the people are the source of government power all powers not listed in the constitution is reserved or kept for the people separating the powers of government between the three branches of government ensuring that no one branch has too much power each branch \checks\ the powers of the others. power is shared between the federal (national) government and the state governmens

Explanation:

Separation of powers divides government powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent any one branch from having excessive power. Checks - and - balances is an associated concept where each branch can check the others. The people being the source of power is popular sovereignty. Powers not listed in the Constitution being reserved for the people is the Tenth Amendment concept. Power - sharing between federal and state governments is federalism.

Answer:

C. Separating the powers of government between the three branches of government ensuring that no one branch has too much power
D. Each branch "checks" the powers of the others.