Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
✓ Correct answer: d) Separation of powers
ExplanationThe doctrine of Separation of Powers entails the division of the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among different orgAns: This demarcation prevents the concentration of excessive power by any branch of the Government.It thus helps to safeguard the liberty and rights of the people in a democracy.Article 50 of the Directive Principles of State Policy mentions separation of judiciary from the executive.11
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