What is the purpose of the separation of powers?(1 point)

Responses

to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government

to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states
to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states

to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics

to prevent any branch from dominating the government
to prevent any branch from dominating the government

1 answer

The correct response is: to prevent any branch from dominating the government.

The separation of powers is designed to distribute governmental authority among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful.