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Read the following quotation from George Washington.
The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form of government, a real despotism.
What was Washington warning against?
forming a bicameral legislature
instituting separation of powers
granting citizens too many rights
having a single ruler
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Having a single ruler.
Washington was warning against the consolidation of power into one branch or person (encroachment), which leads to despotism or tyranny — the opposite of separation of powers.
Washington was warning against the consolidation of power into one branch or person (encroachment), which leads to despotism or tyranny — the opposite of separation of powers.
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