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Which principle of government divides power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?

federalism

separation of powers

popular sovereignty

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Answer:

separation of powers

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because the founding fathers wanted to make sure not a single branch had too much power and have total control that's why they separated the powers between the three branches and introduce something called checks and balances which give each branch the ability to limit the power of the others.

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