Question

Which of the following statements best describes the balance of political power among the branches of government in the late 1800s?

Answer 1

Thank you for this question. 

The legislative branch took the lead and had the most power best describes the balance of political power among the branches of government in the late 1800s in India. 

In India, the Congress Party had developed its government. The federal government was inactive but they passed some laws in the late 1800s. Industrialism was growing in India, and the government mostly dealt with the issues related to them. 

Answer 2

Here, I have proposed the completion of your question.

Which of the following statements best describes the balance of political power among the branches of government in the late 1800s?  

A. The branches shared power equally.

B. The legislative branch took the lead and had the most power.

C. The judicial branch took the lead and had the most power.

D. The executive branch took the lead and had the most power.

The correct answer for your question is option (B)-the legislative branch took the lead and had the most power.  

In the late 1800s, the constitution divided the government in to three official branches in order to balance it. They are

legislative

Executive

Judicial