Which is true of the separation of powers?

A. It enables the system of checks and balances to work.

B. It ensures all government officials have equal power.

C. It stops the state from overpowering the federal government.

D. It allows the executive branch to impeach legislators.

A is the correct answer.

The doctrine of separation of powers keeps power from being concentrated in one branch of government. The doctrine of separation of powers is backed by a system of checks and balances that allows the branches to remain equals without one taking on more power than it is allotted.