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What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
- Executing policies
- Enforcing laws
- Interpreting and applying laws
- Making new laws (correct)
Which branch of government focuses on the interpretation and application of laws?
Which branch of government focuses on the interpretation and application of laws?
- Executive branch
- Legislative branch
- Judicial branch (correct)
- Administrative branch
What is the main function of the executive branch?
What is the main function of the executive branch?
- Interpreting laws
- Interpreting and applying laws
- Administering laws and executing policy (correct)
- Making new laws
Why should the organs of the State be kept separate in terms of personnel and functions?
Why should the organs of the State be kept separate in terms of personnel and functions?
According to Dr. Lloyd Barnett and others, what has been the reality of the constitutional position in the commonwealth Caribbean?
According to Dr. Lloyd Barnett and others, what has been the reality of the constitutional position in the commonwealth Caribbean?
Which branch of government is primarily responsible for enforcing and executing policies?
Which branch of government is primarily responsible for enforcing and executing policies?
Which principle does the Constitution not attempt to incorporate?
Which principle does the Constitution not attempt to incorporate?
What relationship does the Constitution provide for between the executive and legislative branches?
What relationship does the Constitution provide for between the executive and legislative branches?
According to Dr. Barnett, what is generally accepted about the doctrine of separation of powers?
According to Dr. Barnett, what is generally accepted about the doctrine of separation of powers?
Why was the delegation of legislative functions to the executive deemed necessary in modern government?
Why was the delegation of legislative functions to the executive deemed necessary in modern government?
Which view is expressed regarding the legislative-executive relationship under a constitution based on responsible cabinet government?
Which view is expressed regarding the legislative-executive relationship under a constitution based on responsible cabinet government?
What does Lord Simmons suggest about the doctrine of separation of powers in AG of Commonwealth of Australia v. R?
What does Lord Simmons suggest about the doctrine of separation of powers in AG of Commonwealth of Australia v. R?
What is the consequence of the legislature divesting itself of or abdicating its legislative powers?
What is the consequence of the legislature divesting itself of or abdicating its legislative powers?
In the case of In Re initiative and Referendum Act A.C. 935, why was an Act providing for passing laws by electoral vote without consent of parliament declared void?
In the case of In Re initiative and Referendum Act A.C. 935, why was an Act providing for passing laws by electoral vote without consent of parliament declared void?
According to Professor Fiadjoe, how does the commonwealth Caribbean view the doctrine of separation of powers compared to the USA and UK?
According to Professor Fiadjoe, how does the commonwealth Caribbean view the doctrine of separation of powers compared to the USA and UK?
What is the primary concern of Dr. Barnett regarding the constitution in the commonwealth Caribbean?
What is the primary concern of Dr. Barnett regarding the constitution in the commonwealth Caribbean?
What does 'separation of powers' primarily mean in the UK according to most commentators?
What does 'separation of powers' primarily mean in the UK according to most commentators?
Why is it impossible for the legislature to divest or abdicate its legislative powers?
Why is it impossible for the legislature to divest or abdicate its legislative powers?
