WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we call the idea that no one branch of government should have all the power?
A
Assemblies
B
Consuls
C
checks and balances
D
civic duty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Separation of powers is a model that divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. By having multiple branches of government, this system helps to ensure that no one branch is more powerful than another.

Detailed explanation-2: -The system of checks and balances is a system of horizontal distribution of power between the different organs of a government, such as a legislature, executive, and judiciary. In the Indian context, the legislature, executive, and judiciary share the powers and keep a system of checks and balances among each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Montesquieu, a French scientist, originally proposed the doctrine of separation of powers in his book “Espirit des Louis” published in 1747.

Detailed explanation-5: -Separation of powers refers to the division of a state’s government into “branches", each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches.

Detailed explanation-6: -make treaties with the approval of the Senate. veto bills and sign bills. represent our nation in talks with foreign countries. enforce the laws that Congress passes. act as Commander-in-Chief during a war. call out troops to protect our nation against an attack. More items

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