The basic powers of the federal government are outlined in articles i, ii, and iii of the united states constitution. this is most closely related to which constitutional principle?

a) federalism
b) republicanism
c) checks and balances
d) separation of powers

D) Separation of Powers

Explanation:

The fact that governance is divided into three branches is part of the principle of Separation of Powers. "Checks and Balances" is not the case here, because the prompt specifically mentions the power of governance, not the more-specific "ability to prevent other branches from becoming too powerful."

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