unit 6 Flashcards
separation of powers
1
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define separation of power
A
not one person/ party holds all the power
2
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state the three parts
A
executive
judiciary
legislature
3
Q
explain the role of the executive
A
develop policies and propose legislation
4
Q
explain the role of the legislature
A
debate proposed legislation and enact law
5
Q
explain the role of the judiciary
A
interpret and apply legislation
in line with intention of parliament
developing common law
6
Q
what’s the composition of the executive
A
government, prime minister, the cabinet and other ministers
7
Q
what’s the composition of the judiciary
A
judges
8
Q
what’s the composition of the legislature
A
parliament, members of the house of commons and house of lords
9
Q
explain what the three parts do together
A
work together to make new laws
