Need fast! will give 99 points and brainlist! what is the separation of powers between the legislative branch and the executive branch regarding the budget? a. the president holds "the power of the purse," and congress initiates the budget process by submitting a budget plan. b. congress and the president work together through the budget-making and passing process. c. congress holds "the power of the purse" and the president initiates the budget process by submitting a budget plan. d. congress decides how much money the federal government needs each year, and the president divides it up among the agencies.