Chapt6 Separation Of Powers

Question 0

Principle of BLENDING OF POWERS

Answer 0

Instance when powers are not confined exclusively within 1dept. but are assigned to or shared by several departments.

Question 1

Purpose of Separation of Powers

Answer 1

To prevent the concentration of authority in 1person or group of persons that might lead to Irreparable (beyond repair, uncorrectable) Error or Abuse in its exercise to the detriment of republican institutions.

Question 2

Principle of CHECK & BALANCES

Answer 2

Allows 1 dept. to resist encroachments (invasion, trespass, intrusion) upon its prerogatives or to rectify (fix, repair, correct) mistakes or excesses committed by the other departments.