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ARTICLE I. The legislative, executive, and judiciary departments shall be separate and distinct, so that neither exercise the powers properly belonging to the other.
—Constitution of Georgia, 1777
What principle of American government is BEST illustrated by this excerpt?

A   A strong executive is necessary for effective government.

B   The court system should answer to the people through elections.

C   Government works best when powers are divided among multiple branches.

D   Property owners should hold the most power within state governments.