Which statement BEST explains the concept of separation of powers? A) The powers of government are separated so that the branches have the ability to check one another. B) The powers of government are separated so that no one branch will have all the power of government. C) The powers of government are separated so that in case of a constitutional crisis, the government will continue to operate. D) The powers of government are separated so that if the president dies, we will have someone to take his office.

Monroe Doctrine, (December 2, 1823), cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy enunciated by Pres. James Monroe in his annual message to Congress. Declaring that the Old World and New World had different systems and must remain distinct spheres, Monroe made four basic points: (1) the United States would not interfere in the internal affairs of or the wars between European powers; (2) the United States recognized and would not interfere with existing colonies and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere; (3) the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization; and (4) any attempt by a European power to oppress or control any nation in the Western Hemisphere would be viewed as a hostile act against the United States.

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