Separation of powers

Question 1

What is the separation of powers?

Answer 1

The political principle that requires the powers of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) to be held be separate bodies, or branches.

Question 2

Why did the enlightenment philosophers want to have a separation of powers?

Answer 2

To prevent injustices and abuses of power that can be inflicted by a single king or queen. They wanted subjects to become free and equal citizens. (democracy)

Question 3

Give 3 examples of fundamental rights

Answer 3

The right to life
The right to equality
The right to liberty
The right to representation in government
The right to own property

Question 4

True or False. Legislative power is the power enforce law.

Answer 4

False, that is executive power.

Question 5

What movements took place during the period of Enlightenment?

Answer 5

Intellectual and cultural

Question 6

True or False. Judicial power is the power to interpret the law and judge whether laws were broken.

Answer 6

True.