Linda Leali, "Reflecting on the Great Gift of the Separation of Powers," Daily Business Review, 2018The author explains that the powers given to each branch "sometimes appear to swing like a pendulum" from one branch to another. Which of the following best describes how these shifts ensure that constitutional government is functional?A. Separation of powers divides responsibilities and authority between branches, which allows each branch to be checked by the other two branches to ensure accountability.B. The coequal branches have power evenly distributed between them and are not permitted to check another branch of government.C. The greatest power resides within the legislative branch of government, but the legislature can give this power to the executive branch.D. Each branch of government is elected by the people, which ensures that they all reflect the preferences of the population.

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