The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the
parliamentary system
presidential system
totalitarian system
federal system
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This question needs to be more specific. In a presidential, power is separated in the sense that the office of the executive differs from that of the legislature. In a parliamentary system, power is separated in the sense that the office of the head of state and the head of government are separated. In the case of the federal system, power is separated between the three arms of government for effective administration.
Hence, (A),(B), and (D) all hold some level of separation. Therefore, the question needs to be more specific.
The answer should be D. Federal system of government. The power is divided into Executive, Legislative and Judiciary... and this leads to checks and balances...
I stand to be corrected
Separation of powers means the legislature (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judiciary (interprets laws) are independent of each other. Each branch has its own powers and checks the others to prevent abuse.
2. Presidential system:
• The president (executive) is elected separately from the legislature.
• The legislature (like Congress) cannot remove the president easily, and the president cannot make laws directly.
• The judiciary is independent and can check both the legislature and executive.
→ This creates a clear balance of power, which is the essence of the principle.
3. Parliamentary system:
• The executive (Prime Minister) is part of the legislature.
• The legislature can remove the Prime Minister through a vote of no confidence.
→ So the separation is weaker; powers overlap.
4. Other systems:
• Totalitarian: Power is concentrated in one ruler or party → no separation.
• Federal: Divides power geographically (national vs. state), not functionally between branches.
In short: Presidential systems are built around the idea that the branches must be separate; without separation of powers, it wouldn’t function as intended.
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Am sure it a mistake
cause
presidential system power is fused
but federal power is separated.
