The doctrine of separation of powers relates to
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The doctrine of separation of powers relates to
- separation of functions between the States and the Centre
- separation of functions among the legislature, executive and judiciary
- separation of functions between the States and the local governments
- None of the given options is correct
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - separation of functions among the legislature, executive and judiciary
The doctrine of separation of powers, set out by Montesquieu, divides the functions of government among the legislature, the executive and the judiciary so that no one organ holds all power. The division between the Centre and the States, or between the States and local governments, is federalism and decentralisation, not separation of powers.
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