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Use the source on John Adams to answer the question that follows:

Based on Source 1, which statement explains why John Adams most likely supported the separation of powers between the branches of the new national government?


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The work of government would be overwhelming for just one branch.



The work of government could be accomplished more quickly by three branches.



Each branch of government would help limit the power of the other two.



Each branch of government could ignore the decisions made by the other two.

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c, limit the power of the other two.Step-by-step explanation:

didn't want the other branches getting two powerful or trying to take over, they're mean to check each other.

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