Separation of Powers Was Designed by the Authors of the American

question 35

Multiple Choice

Separation of powers was designed by the authors of the American Constitution to

• A) create diversity among the country's political elites.
• B) concentrate power in a single institution.
• C) distract voters from the creation of a strong central government.
• D) prevent domination of government by any single faction.
• E) distribute power among the states.

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