Our government is divided into three branches. What was the purpose of creating
these branches?

The second to create a separation of powers and prevent one branch from having too much power.

Explanation:

the three branches create a system of checks and balances that keeps one branch from having too much power

herodotus taught this. herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire. he is known for having written the book the histories, a detailed record of his "inquiry" on the origins of the greco-persian wars.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.