Question 9
Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesThe separation of judicial, legislative and executive functions is designed to
- A.promote freedom
- B.prevent tyranny
- C.promote peace
- D.prevent anarchy
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (prevent tyranny)
Explanation
Montesquieu argued that if one person or body held all three powers, tyranny would follow. Separating them prevents this.