WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
So that one branch of government does not abuse power, the other two branches must approve certain actions by each branch ____
A
division of labor
B
natural rights
C
freedom of speech
D
checks and balances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The intent of separation of powers is to prevent the concentration of unchecked power and to provide for checks and balances, in which the powers of one branch of government is limited by the powers of another branch-to prevent abuses of power and avoid autocracy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Checks and balances, which modify the separation of powers, may operate under parliamentary systems through exercise of a parliament’s prerogative to adopt a no-confidence vote in a government; the government, or cabinet, in turn, ordinarily may dissolve the parliament.

Detailed explanation-3: -checks and balances. noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of CHECKS AND BALANCES. [plural] : a system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful.

Detailed explanation-4: -Separation of powers refers to the distribution of jurisdiction among government organs. Division of powers refers to how the authority is distributed at the different levels of government. This is a common characteristic of a federal country.

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