Explain the purpose, set forth in the constitution, of dividing the power among the three branches of government.

to prevent abuse of power

Explanation: Hi, The purpose of dividing the power among the three branches of government is to prevent abuse of power, avoid the tyranny of any one branch, and to safeguard freedom for all.

The three Branches are:

They are assigned to different institutions  in such a way that each of them can check the others, (and interact in an equitable and balanced way.

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