GCEGovernmentBasic Concepts of Government2021

The doctrine of separation of powers is primarily intended to

Aensure that different ethnic groups share political power equitably
Bprevent the concentration of governmental powers in one person or organCORRECT
Cguarantee the independence of the civil service from political interference
Dallow the judiciary to override decisions made by the legislature
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The doctrine of separation of powers, associated with Montesquieu, advocates distributing governmental powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary to prevent any single person or organ from wielding absolute power, thereby safeguarding liberty. It is not about ethnic power-sharing or civil service independence.
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