separation of powers
Definition
Constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in any person or institution. It divides governmental authority into three branches: legislative (Parliament or Senate), executive (President or Prime Minister and the Cabinet), and judiciary (Chief Justice and other judges). This principle is expressed fully in the US Constitution, but is used only as a guide in the UK.
separation of powers is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
separation of powers appears in the definitions of the following terms: checks and balances and executive privilege
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