<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What is the purpose of separation of powers in a government system? Context: The purpose of separation of powers in a government system is to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and to provide a system of checks and balances. Answer: [/INST]The purpose of separation of powers is to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and to provide a system of checks and balances.</s>