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What is the main purpose of separation of powers?

A) To make government more efficient
B) To prevent any one branch from having too much power
C) To allow states to have more power
D) To create more government jobs

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B) To prevent any one branch from having too much power

Separation of powers divides government functions among branches (legislative, executive, judicial) so no single branch can dominate, protecting liberty and preventing abuse.