To avoid tyrannical rule, our government's powers are split to keep power in the hands of the and the

1. Executive

2. Legislature

3. Judiciary

Explanation:

Over the years in the human style of governance of the society, separation of powers has been considered the most efficient in curbing the abuse or tyrannical use of powers among the rulers.

This strategy involves the splitting of government's power into different branches often referred to as Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.

Hence, to avoid tyrannical rule, our government's powers are split to keep power in the hands of the EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATURE, and the JUDICIARY.

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