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Paralegal

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Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, what are the three branches of government established by the United States Constitution?
  1. Federal, state, and local.
  2. Legislative, executive, and judicial.
  3. Elective, corporate, and legal.
  4. Congressional, presidential, and adjudicative.
Explanation
Answer: B - Legislative, executive, and judicial. Under Article I of the Constitution, a legislative branch is established (Congress). Under Article II, an executive branch is established (the Office of the President). Under Article III, a judicial branch is established.
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