Question

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?(1 point)
Responses

To allow for direct democracy
To allow for direct democracy

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

To ensure that laws are created quickly
To ensure that laws are created quickly

To increase the efficiency of government operations

Answer 1

The primary purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government is **to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful**.