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Political Law
CoreDoctrines Overview
Separation of Powers
Description
Separation of powers is the constitutional allocation of governmental authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent concentration of power and preserve institutional independence.
Purpose
This doctrine divides governmental authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent concentration of power. It protects liberty by ensuring that no single branch dominates the constitutional system.
Main points
Power is divided, not centralized
Each branch has exclusive core functions
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