GCEGovernmentArms of Government2021

In a parliamentary system of government, the doctrine of separation of powers is

Astrictly observed between all three arms
Bnot applicable because there is no judiciary
Cpartially fused, especially between the executive and the legislatureCORRECT
Dreplaced entirely by the rule of law
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In a parliamentary system, the executive (cabinet) is drawn from and remains accountable to the legislature, creating a fusion of powers between these two arms. This contrasts with the presidential system where separation of powers is more rigidly maintained. The judiciary, however, remains independent in both systems.
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