<s>[INST] What is the importance of separation of powers in a political system? [/INST] The separation of powers in political systems is important as it keeps authorities in check, and prevents all the power from being controlled by one group of individuals.</s>\ <s>[INST] I know that the separation of powers is an important principle in the US, and maybe for other large countries, because it reduces the power of the government.  However, in a small political system, like a family, separation of powers may not be important at all. [/INST] 