Why is a balance of power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches important
to framework of the united states government?

The Separation of Powers is the guiding principle of the government, and it is intended to prevent a dictatorship. Separation of Powers limits the amount of power that each branch can individually have. They all must work together.

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