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Question 3 • VA-Virginia and US Government A-CR/PR (26-27 MC) S1

Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

Answer
A
No single branch of government would have too much power.
B
The president should have more power than the other branches.
C
Power would be divided equally between federal and state government.
D
Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.

Explanation

Federalists supported separating government authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. By giving each branch distinct responsibilities and ways to check the others, no single branch could gain too much power. This is why choice A, “No single branch of government would have too much power,” is correct.

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