Seperation Of Powers

Question 1

What is Separation of Powers?

Answer 1

. A theory of government where political power is distributed among three branches of government

. The legislature
. The executive
. The Judiciary

Question 2

Why was Separation of Powers introduced?

Answer 2

. To ensure that no individual section of the government e.g. The Executive, Judiciary or the Legislature holds too much political power.

Question 3

What does Separation of Powers mean for the different sectors of the government?

Answer 3

. The three areas of government are separate in terms of personnel, no person can be in more than 1 branch of the federal government at the same time.

. In 1992 when Senator Al Gore was elected as Vice President he had to give up his Senator seat.
. In 2008 when Obama was elected President he too had to give up his Senator seat.