Question

The principle of Separation of Powers states which of the following?

Answer 1

Answer:

C) the government should be divided into parts with separate and independent responsibilities and powers

Explanation:

The main goal of the principle of separation of powers is to prevent usurpation, monopolization of power within a single body or department, which inevitably leads to despotism, the suppression of human rights and freedoms.

The balance of power is supported by special measures (the so-called "system of checks and balances"), which provide interaction and mutual limitation of the powers of these bodies. At the same time, they guarantee the independence of one power from another within the limits of their authority. Within its competence, each government is independent and submits only to the law. However, the separation of powers does not mean their confrontation. None of the branches of government can appropriate the functions of the other, but it is also not able to act separately, therefore the authorities complement each other, maintaining the necessary connection and coherence.