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Most of the early state constitutions (1776-1777) called for legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This was an early example of

A. federalism
B. separation of powers
C. republican form of government
D. direct democracy

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This was an early example of "B. separation of powers" since this was done in order to ensure that no single branch of government became too powerful and therefore tyrannical.