What is the most likely reason the powers of the us government are divided?
to make governing the nation easier
to involve more people in government
to make people in the branches less corruptible
to ensure that one branch does not gain too much power

to ensure that one branch does not gain too much power

 The correct answer is :  to ensure that one branch does not gain too much power

Explanation:  When the power is in the hands of a person or a group of people and this power is unlimited, others are usually repressed or their powers are reduced. With the separation of powers in a democracy the abuse of power can be avoided.

d - failures.

the only attempted british colony in north america before 1600 was roanoke, virginia, which was a total failure. england claimed several areas, including newfoundland, but made no sustainable attempts to colonize them before 1600.