The Architecture of Governance · Constitutional Foundations

The Separation of Powers

An investigation into how power is distributed among government branches to ensure accountability and prevent abuse.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it necessary to divide government power into three distinct branches?
  2. 2What happens to citizen rights if the Judiciary is not independent?
  3. 3How does the system of checks and balances protect the public interest?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Governance and Society - S1MOE: Citizenship Education - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: CCE
Unit: The Architecture of Governance
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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