Week 1 - Essential Features of the Constitution Flashcards
1
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What is the Separation of Powers?
A
A significant protection from abuse of power and seeks to establish a system of checks and balances
2
Q
What does the Separation of Powers ensure?
A
That the three branches of government are separate - the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary
3
Q
What is the principle of No Retrospective Laws?
A
A general principle that citizens have a right to know the laws that affect them before any criminal sanctions may be imposed
