Montesquieu's principle of the 'Trias Politica', in which he said that a proper Government should be divided into three branches, equal to each other, independent of each other and monitoring each other; namely the Judicial branch, the Legislative branch and the Executive branch.
The Constitution granted different responsibilities to each branch of government. This is an example of which constitutional principle?
Seperation of powers
The government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.
constitution
limited government
The power of the government comes from the people.
separation of powers
Peace, Order and Good Government
Limited Government
The Constitution and government are established by the people.
a government of limited powers.
citizens have the opportunity to vote for the president and for members of congress