The separation of powers means the same as
- a presidential system of government
-
checks and balances
- the rule of law
- supremacy of the judiciary
- none of the above
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments. This means same thing as separation of powers which is the vesting of the legislative, executive, and judiciary powers of government in separate bodies.