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WHAT DOES THE SEPARATION OF POWERS DOCTRINE SUGGEST OUGHT TO BE DONE IN A CONSTITUTION AND IS IT ACTUALLY BEING DONE IN THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION?
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WHAT DOES THE SEPARATION OF POWERS DOCTRINE SUGGEST OUGHT TO BE DONE IN A CONSTITUTION AND IS IT ACTUALLY BEING DONE IN THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION? The Separation of Powers Doctrine can be traced as far back as ancient Greece and essentially the meaning attributed to it is the dividing functions of government between groups with different interests, so that no power in the centre can act without the cooperation of others. However there are many interpretations of the doctrine, one being that of Aristotle, who favoured the division of power according to class interests of the monarchy, aristocracy and democracy. It is important to note that the doctrine is not a legal principle but simply a political theory, which ensures that the exercise of governmental power has limits. This is essential in order to protect society from totalitarian leaderships, avoiding absolutism and preventing a monopoly of power. Dallison who...
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