You and your husband go to the movies. About 20 minutes into the movie, he asks you who that actress is that just came on the screen and if she is on some television show you watch. You know that you know her name but you just cannot recall it. This illustrates:

Which of the following situations best demonstrates the principle of separation of powers in the u.s. government? a. the president can veto laws passed by the legislature. b. the courts must approve constitutional amendments. c. states create their own educational policies. d. members of the legislature are elected by voters.