The division of powers between branches of government-executive, legislative, and judicial-and levels of government-federal and state-was introduced in the American system to protect us against tyranny for the abuse of power from government authorities. How well has the division of powers achieved this goal? Would adopting the mechanisms used in other countries help? Why or why not? Using the readings of the class other than the textbook), provide an answer to this question by analyzing ONE of the following options: 1) The division of powers and checks and balances of two branches of the federal government 2) The relationship between federal and state governments The division of powers between branches of government-executive, legislative, and judicial-and levels of government-federal and state-was introduced in the American system to protect us against tyranny for the abuse of power from government authorities. How well has the division of powers achieved this goal? Would adopting the mechanisms used in other countries help? Why or why not? Using the readings of the class other than the textbook), provide an answer to this question by analyzing ONE of the following options: 1) The division of powers and checks and balances of two branches of the federal government 2) The relationship between federal and state governments