WAEC - Government (2009 - No. 12)
Which of the following principles is emphasized among the three organs of government in a presidential system ?
separation of powers
Centralization
Delegted legislation
Political participation
คำอธิบาย
Separation of powers 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.
It is prevalent in a presidential system of government to ensure one organ of government doesn't poach on the other while they all act as agents of checks and balances