Yes, it makes sure that no one branch has too much power. A king or dictator is not wanted.
He is the executive of the government.
Because they combine legislative, executive, and judicial functions.
The rights and institutions based on Freedoms of speech,religion,press, and to involvement in the Government (Voting).
Montesquieu felt that the best way to protect liberty was to divide the various functions and powers of government among three branches the legislative executive and judicial.
Administrative agencies have legislative, judicial, and executive functions. They have the authority to formulate rules and regulations considered necessary to carry out the intent of legislative enactments.
The Legislative branch.
The courts needed to be separated from both the legislative and executive powers.
The executive branch of government is the President or Prime Minister. He or she can veto laws and control the military.
The balance of powers is dependant on each branch having a way to monitor the other branches, and each branch having its own separate abilities. The legislative branch is the only branch that can enact policy and change the Constitution. In addition, the legislative branch must approve all appointments to executive and judicial branches made by the President, and the legislative branch may impeach any member of the executive or judicial branch if necessary.
A constitution.
A constitution.
Impeachment should be pursued only when it is necessary to restore the well being of the patient - in this instance, the government's executive branch.