WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The belief that government should be divided into three branches to prevent one person or group from becoming abusive and corrupt ____
A
philosophe
B
natural rights
C
separation of powers
D
checks and balances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term “tripartite system” is commonly ascribed to French Enlightenment political philosopher Baron de Montesquieu, although he did not use such a term but referred to “distribution” of powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments.

Detailed explanation-3: -This doctrine also provides the judiciary to act as a watchdog and to check whether the executive and the legislature are functioning within their limits under the constitution. An independent judiciary supports the base of the doctrine of separation of power to a larger extent.

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