Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the concept of ‘Separation of Powers’:
1. It is an organizational structure where responsibilities and powers are divided between groups rather than being centrally held.
2. The doctrine of Separation of Powers is the basis of the American Presidential system.
3. Separation of Powers between the legislature, executive and judiciary is an element of basic structure of Indian Constitution.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: Separation of powers is an organizational structure where responsibilities, authorities, and powers are divided between groups rather than being centrally held. Separation of powers is associated with political systems, in which the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government are vested in separate bodies.
Statement 2 is correct: The doctrine of separation of powers is the basis of the American presidential system. The legislative, executive and judicial powers of the government are separated and vested in the three independent organs of the government.
Statement 3 is correct: Supreme Court identified Separation of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary as a part of basic structure of the Indian Constitution
