Separation of Powers in Polity

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किन दो विचारों के बीच समझौता करके, आज हम जो विद्यमान चुनावी कॉलेज देखते हैं?

संख्याशास्त्र

पूरे संख्या प्रतिनिधित्व

प्रायोजनात्मक प्रतिनिधित्व

मध्यमार्ग (correct)

व्यवस्थाओं को विभाजित करके सरकारी कार्यों को सुरक्षित और भ्रष्टाचारमुक्त बनाने की मुख्य क्या उपयुक्ति है?

टाइरेनी को रोकना

प्राधिकरण की विभाजन (correct)

लोकतंत्र

संख्याशास्त्र

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जेम्स मैडिसन (correct)

नहीं पता

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संघीय सरकार में सतत सामंतीकरण का सही मतलब क्या है?

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सत्ता के विभाजन का क्या मुख्य उद्देश्य है?

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मॉन्टेस्क्यू ने पहली बार किस विचार को विकसित किया था?

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सरकार के कितने भागों में विभाजन प्रमुख है?

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क्या होगा अगर संसद ही केवल प्रशासनिक शाखा के माध्यम से कानून बनाए?

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कौन-कौन से अंगों के बीच सहमति की आवश्यकता होती है?

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Study Notes

Polity refers to the organization and structure of government within a political system. One key aspect of polity is the division of power among different branches of government, known as the principle of the separation of powers. This concept was first developed by Montesquieu, who argued that dividing government into three distinct parts—legislature, executive, and judiciary—would prevent any single arm from becoming too powerful.

The idea behind separating these branches of government is simple enough—to ensure that one branch cannot overstep its bounds in other areas. For example, if legislation were done solely through the executive branch, it would have more control over what laws were passed without input or oversight from another part of the government. Similarly, having only legislators propose bills could limit checks and balances against the executives' actions. In practice, this means each branch has specific duties and responsibilities, with some degree of overlap to allow cooperation when needed, such as making treaties which require both legislative approval and presidential ratification.

This principle, while widely accepted today, did not come easily. It took time for nations around the world to understand how best to implement the separation of powers. Even countries like America had their disagreements; James Madison initially favored whole-number representation because he believed it made sense logically, whereas George Clinton preferred proportional representation based on population size because he felt it reflected constitutional theory better. However, they eventually settled upon a compromise between these two ideas, creating the Electoral College we see today.

In sum, whether you look back centuries ago or consider modern times, separation of powers remains important for maintaining democracy and preventing tyranny. By dividing up government functions among various groups, citizens can trust that none will become too dominant or corrupt. As such, understanding this fundamental aspect of polity helps us appreciate the intricacies of our own governments and those across borders alike.

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Learn about the principle of the separation of powers in polity, its importance in preventing tyranny, and its historical development from Montesquieu to the present day. Understand how dividing government into branches like legislature, executive, and judiciary ensures checks and balances.