Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence Quiz

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What is the purpose of the concept of separation of powers?

To enable the judiciary to govern efficiently

To minimize conflicts among government institutions

To create functional specialization in the judiciary

To strengthen the independence of the judiciary (correct)

What is one of the challenges in the division of function based on the text?

Overlap in functions and powers of government (correct)

Conflict between executive and legislative branches

Inefficient governance by the judiciary

Lack of defined boundaries among government institutions

What issue led to deadlocks between the executive and the judiciary in India?

Conflict over legislative bills passed by the judiciary

Issues related to taxation policies

Dispute over jurisdiction between executive and legislative branches

Appointment of judges governed by a 1947 Memorandum of Procedure (correct)

What was the significance of the MoP issue mentioned in the text?

It affected transparency in the collegium's proceedings Signup and view all the answers

How does functional specialization help in government efficiency?

By minimizing friction between different branches of government Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of separation of powers according to the text?

To strengthen the independence of the judiciary Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the National Judicial Commission (NJC) Bill 2022?

To regulate the appointment of judges to the High Courts and the Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

What does the NJC Bill 2022 seek to regulate?

The procedure for recommending persons for appointment as the Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court and Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of the National Judicial Commission (NJC) according to the text?

To establish credible and expedient mechanism for investigating into individual complaints for misbehavior or incapacity of a judge Signup and view all the answers