The concept of separation of powers calls for a

a) a distinct division between federal and stats laws

b) a separation of the functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branch

c) a requirement from the president to seek the consent of the governors before committing troops

d) the power of state laws to supersede federal laws when they are in conflict

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.