Question

Power shared between different
organs of
government is called
(a) checks and balances
(b) watchdog
(c) federal
(d) none of the above

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Answer 1

Power-sharing among organs of government (legislature, executive, judiciary) is called a system of checks and balances.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary. This type of distribution can be called the horizontal distribution of power. This type of power sharing allows different organs of government placed at the same level to exercise different powers.