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igomit [66]
3 years ago
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What defines seperation of powers

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ivann1987 [24]3 years ago
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1. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.


2. Separation of powers, therefore, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.
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