The assignment in the Constitution of lawmaking, law-enforcing, and law-interpreting functions to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, respectively, is known as which of the following?
A. The supremacy clause
B. Inherent powers
C. Direct democracy
D. The implied powers clause
E. Separation of powers
Answer: E
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