Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which of the following statement explains the concept of separation of powers?
Options:
It ensures that each branch has distinct powers and responsibilities, based on organizational scheme of the Constitution.
It ensures that no one branch exercises its supremacy over the others or misuse the powers provided to them.
It ensures that each branch puts a check on the other whenever there is an encroachment or conflict of powers among them and thereby preventing any concentration of powers in one branch.
All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
The doctrine of separation of powers ensures that each branch has distinct powers and responsibilities, based on organizational scheme of the Constitution. Furthermore, Constitution provides checks and balances so that no one branch exercises its supremacy over the others or misuse the powers provided to them. In this way, each branch puts a check on the other whenever there is an encroachment or conflict of powers among them and thereby preventing any concentration of powers in one branch.