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  1. coequal
    having the same standing before the law
    The two branches are independent of one another and coequal.
  2. spell out
    make explicit; specify in detail
    The details of this separation of the powers of these two branches are almost always spelled out in a written constitution – as they are in the United States.
  3. legislative branch
    the part of the government that makes laws
    A presidential government features a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches of the government.
  4. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
    A presidential government features a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches of the government.
  5. separation
    the act of dividing or disconnecting
    A presidential government features a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches of the government.
  6. legislative
    relating to a lawmaking assembly
    A presidential government features a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches of the government.
  7. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
    A presidential government features a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches of the government.
  8. legislature
    an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
    The chief executive (the president) is chosen by the people, independently of the legislature.
  9. constitution
    the act of forming or establishing something
    The details of this separation of the powers of these two branches are almost always spelled out in a written constitution – as they are in the United States.
  10. significant
    rich in implication
    He or she holds office for a fixed term, and has a number of significant powers that are not subject to the direct control of the legislative branch.
  11. independent
    free from external control and constraint
    The two branches are independent of one another and coequal.
  12. office
    place of business where professional duties are performed
    He or she holds office for a fixed term, and has a number of significant powers that are not subject to the direct control of the legislative branch.
Created on Fri Sep 02 14:02:16 EDT 2011

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