Separation of powers: Flashcards
1
Q
define uncodified constitution:
A
set of rules, not all written down in one place, comes from different sources.
2
Q
define the SoP:
A
theorized by montesquieu
legislative: parliament: commons and lords who make the laws.
executive: government: ideas and run the country
judiciary: judges: enforce and apply the law
3
Q
why was it supposed to be kept seperate:
A
prevent each body from having absolute power.
safeguards citizens.