Question

Which statement summarizes the author’s main claim?

In republican government, the [lawmaking] authority necessarily [has the most power]. The remedy for this . . . is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them . . . as little connected with each other [as possible].

Responses

The lawmaking power should not be divided among different branches.
The lawmaking power should not be divided among different branches.

The lawmaking branch of the government should be weaker than the others.
The lawmaking branch of the government should be weaker than the others.

A republican government cannot keep lawmakers from having too much power.
A republican government cannot keep lawmakers from having too much power.

The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another.
The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another.
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Answer 1

The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another.