Separation of powers refers to the division of governmental powers into which of the following branches?
a) Executive, Legislative, Judicial
b) Legislative, Executive, Military
c) Judiciary, Police, Legislature
d) Executive, Military, Police
In a democratic system, who holds the ultimate authority according to the separation of powers theory?
a) The judiciary
b) The legislature
c) The executive
d) The people
Which of the following best describes the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution?
a) Power is shared equally among the executive, legislature, and judiciary
b) Each branch has distinct, independent powers and responsibilities
c) The executive branch has the most power
d) The judiciary has control over the legislative process
The principle of separation of powers is most directly intended to prevent which of the following?
a) Political corruption
b) Concentration of power in one branch
c) Voter fraud
d) Economic instability
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the executive branch in a separation of powers system?
a) Making laws
b) Enforcing laws
c) Interpreting laws
d) Amending the Constitution
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law under the theory of separation of powers?
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) Military
Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch exercising its power?
a) A judge ruling on a case
b) A president signing an executive order
c) A Congress passing a law
d) A governor issuing a pardon
Which of the following countries follows the principle of separation of powers as outlined in its Constitution?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Saudi Arabia
d) China
In the theory of separation of powers, who checks the power of the executive branch?
a) The judiciary
b) The legislature
c) The military
d) The executive itself
Which of the following is a potential problem with the separation of powers in practice?
a) It ensures all branches function independently without conflict
b) It may lead to gridlock and inefficiency in government decision-making
c) It encourages full cooperation between branches
d) It prevents abuses of power by all branches
Which article of the U.S. Constitution primarily addresses the separation of powers?
a) Article I
b) Article II
c) Article III
d) Article IV
In a presidential system of government, the separation of powers is most evident in the relationship between which two branches?
a) Executive and legislature
b) Judiciary and legislature
c) Judiciary and executive
d) Executive and military
The separation of powers in a democratic system is meant to promote which of the following?
a) Efficiency in decision-making
b) Accountability and checks on power
c) Centralization of authority
d) Suppression of political parties
What is the key difference between a presidential system and a parliamentary system regarding separation of powers?
a) In a presidential system, the executive and legislative branches are separate
b) In a parliamentary system, the judiciary is the most powerful branch
c) In a presidential system, the executive controls the legislature
d) In a parliamentary system, the executive is independent of the legislature
Which power is shared between the legislative and executive branches in a parliamentary system?
a) Veto power
b) Lawmaking power
c) Judicial review
d) Control over the military
What is one criticism of the separation of powers system?
a) It leads to a lack of accountability among officials
b) It creates an imbalance of power between branches
c) It often results in a lack of effective government action
d) It undermines the public’s trust in the judiciary
In the U.S., which of the following is an example of a system of checks and balances?
a) The President can veto bills passed by Congress
b) The President can issue executive orders without Congressional approval
c) Congress can pass laws without the President’s involvement
d) The Supreme Court can appoint justices to the President’s Cabinet
What is the primary role of the judiciary in the separation of powers system?
a) To make laws
b) To execute laws
c) To interpret laws
d) To propose laws
The separation of powers doctrine in a democratic system helps to prevent which of the following?
a) Excessive government spending
b) The formation of political parties
c) The concentration of power in one branch or individual
d) The expansion of civil rights
In practice, the separation of powers can often lead to conflicts between which two branches?
a) Judiciary and military
b) Executive and legislature
c) Executive and judiciary
d) Legislative and military
Which of the following is an example of the judicial branch exercising its power of review?
a) Congress passing a new law
b) The President issuing an executive order
c) The Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a law
d) The Prime Minister appointing a new judge
The theory of separation of powers was most strongly advocated by which political philosopher?
a) John Locke
b) Karl Marx
c) Montesquieu
d) Thomas Hobbes
Which of the following systems of government is most associated with a weak separation of powers?
a) Parliamentary system
b) Federal system
c) Presidential system
d) Unitary system
Which of the following branches has the power to make laws in a separation of powers system?
a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) Judiciary
d) Military
In Pakistan, which constitutional body is responsible for the separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?
a) The Supreme Court
b) The National Assembly
c) The Senate
d) The Constitution itself
What is one effect of the separation of powers on the legislative process?
a) It limits the ability of the judiciary to influence laws
b) It allows for greater efficiency in lawmaking
c) It requires collaboration between branches before laws are passed
d) It prevents the executive from issuing any laws without approval
