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Public Chapter 4d slides

Slide 1 : The separation of powers

To what extent does the concept fit the UK constitution?

Slide 2 : Three elements

Executive
Legislative
Judicial

Slide 3 : Executive function

Making Policy
Administering government
Conducting wars

Slide 4 : Legislative function

Debating
Passing legislation

Slide 5 : Judicial function

Resolving civil disputes
Criminal trials

Slide 6 : Montesquieu's ideal constitution

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Slide 7 : Montesquieu - Consequences of breach of

separation of powers

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Slide 8 : US Constitution

Slide 9 : Walter Bagehot - Cabinet as combining

committee

Slide 10 : Eric Barendt

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Objective of doctrine is prevention of tyranny or arbitrary government

Slide 11 : NW Barber - Efficiency in government

institutions
Knowledge/experience of "actors"
Information gathering powers
Decision-making process
Vulnerability to outside pressures

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