While ________ powers are not held exclusively by any branch of government, ________ powers are those that one branch can exercise over the other.

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The first blank should be filled with "shared" because there are certain powers that are not held exclusively by any branch of government, such as the power to tax and spend. The second blank should be filled with "negative" because these are the powers that each branch has to limit or check the powers of the other branches, such as the power of the executive to veto legislation passed by Congress.

While ________ Powers Are Not Held Exclusively by Any Branch