Question

What was the goal of the separation of powers?

to make the government more efficient
to imitate European governments
to leave room for the country's expansion
to make king-like power impossible

Answer 1

The intent for the separation of powers is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.

Answer 2

The goal was to make king like power impossible, since the rule of England was a monarchy, they wanted to create a system that needed the branches to approve each other’s decisions to prevent the executive branch from become too powerful or making a negative decision by its self.