Separation of Power in the Presidential / Parliamentary System of Government

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Separation of Power in the Presidential System of Government:

(i) In the Presidential system of government, the legislatureThis refers to a group of people called legislators who are responsible for making laws and are elected by the country's population. The legislative branch of government is responsible for making... More makes laws, the executiveThe executive, also referred to as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility... More implements the law and the judiciaryThe judicial branch of government refers to a country’s court system. Judiciaries are responsible for interpreting and applying a country’s laws in particular cases, and can also be invested with the... More interprets the law.

(ii) No individual or organ of government combines the functions and powers of other organs of governmentThe 3 branches of government are executive, judicial, and legislative. Executive The executive is the organ that implements the laws enacted by the legislature and enforces the will of the state.... More.

(iii) Each organ of government does not interfere with the functions of the other two organs.

(iv) Checks and BalancesIn Nigeria, the principle of checks and balances helps to ensure that no single branch of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) becomes too powerful. More: There is the operation of checks and balances.

• ImpeachmentImpeachment is the process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office. More: This acts as a check on executive powers. If found guilty of a serious offence the president can be removed