Checks and Balance and Separation of Powers

Doctrine of Separation of Powers

intends to avoid a concentration of authority in one or group of persons, that may lead to abuse its exercise of power to its sovereignty

secure action, forestall over-action, prevent despotism, obtain efficiency

objectives of the doctrtine of separation of powers

enacting laws and appropriaitng funds to operate the government

What is Legislative responsible for

implementing and administering the public policy enacted and funded by the legislative branch

What is the Executive responsible for

interpreting the constitution and laws and applying their interpretations

What is the judicial responsible for

principle of checks and balances

makes the doctrine of separation of powers functional

Guarantees that the principle of checks and balances and the separation of powers are being followed

Role of the Judiciary in the Separation of Powers Principle and system of Checks and Balances

PDAF and DAP

Issues on the doctrine of separation of powers and principle of checks and balances