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The "doctrine of the separation of powers was adopted by the Convention of 1787, not to promote efficiency, but to preclude the exercise of arbitrary power." This statement meant that: O certain amount of governmental friction is needed among the three branches of government. O both a. and b. O none of the above. O government efficiency is not the primary need in a democracy.

          The "doctrine of the separation of powers was adopted by the Convention of 1787, not to
promote efficiency, but to preclude the exercise of arbitrary power." This statement meant
that:
O certain amount of governmental friction is needed among the three branches of government.
O both a. and b.
O none of the above.
O government efficiency is not the primary need in a democracy.

The "doctrine of the separation of powers was adopted by the Convention of 1787, not to
promote efficiency, but to preclude the exercise of arbitrary power." This statement meant
that:
O certain amount of governmental friction is needed among the three branches of government.
O both a. and b.
O none of the above.
O government efficiency is not the primary need in a democracy.

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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The "doctrine of the separation of powers was adopted by the Convention of 1787, not to promote efficiency, but to preclude the exercise of arbitrary power." This statement meant that: O certain amount of governmental friction is needed among the three branches of government. both a. and b. none of the above. O government efficiency is not the primary need in a democracy.