2. what is the purpose of the separation of powers ?

the answer is: b.  to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

a punishment or the threat of punishment used to enforce conformity. enforcement of norms or shared rules of conduct that tell people how to act in specific situations. social control. not everyone internalizes all of society's norms, and some people must be motivated by self-fulfillment.

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