Seperation of Powers

The seperation of powers was proposed by Montesquieu, what were the 3 powers?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The separation of powers proposed by Montesquieu includes three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judiciary. The correct order is legislative, executive, judiciary, which is reflected in the second answer choice.

What does the legislative (parliament) do

• Pass the law

• Amend the law

• Debate the law

• Enforce the law

Answer explanation

The legislative body, or parliament, is responsible for passing, amending, and debating laws. These functions are essential for creating and modifying legislation, while enforcement is typically the role of the executive branch.

What does the executive (government) do?

• Source of ideas

• Manage foreign affairs

• Pass the law

• Debate the law

Answer explanation

The executive branch is responsible for managing foreign affairs and serving as a source of ideas for legislation, while passing and debating laws are primarily the roles of the legislative branch.

What does the judiciary (judges) do?

• Enforce the law

• Make the law

• Debate the law

• Disagree with the law

Answer explanation

The judiciary, including judges, is responsible for enforcing the law by interpreting and applying it in legal cases. They do not make or debate the law, but ensure it is upheld.

Why are the powers seperated?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The powers are separated to promote balance and ensure that no single body has too much power, preventing tyranny and protecting individual freedoms.

What did the CRA 2005 do to strengthen the seperation of powers

(a)  

Answer explanation

The CRA 2005 removed the Lord Chancellor as head of the judiciary, thereby enhancing the separation of powers by ensuring that the judiciary is independent from the executive and legislative branches.