Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Non-Interventionism
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The separation of powers as the backbone of democracy: Substantive democracy is based on the separation of powers. The separation of powers is not a value in itself. The purpose of separation of powers is to strengthen freedom and prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one governmental actor in a manner likely to harm the freedom of the individual. The ensuring of liberty is vital to democracy. The separation of powers is central to an understanding of democracy. There is no democracy without proper separation of powers. Separation of powers is the backbone of democracy. Separation of powers is based on trinity of branches whose status stems from the constitution. The court is authorized to interpret the constitution, but isn"t authorized to create a constitution and to amend a constitution or to enact a statute. Internal harmony of the system is ensured as the three branches are equal and no branch has total power.
