GK Question

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Constitutional Morality requires respect for the principle of ______, meaning each organ of the State (legislature, executive, judiciary) must function within its constitutional domain without encroaching on others.

  1. collective responsibility
  2. separation of powers
  3. parliamentary supremacy
  4. executive privilege

Answer: separation of powers

Separation of Powers (implicit in Indian Constitution; not rigid like USA): (a) Legislature makes laws, (b) Executive implements laws, (c) Judiciary interprets laws and checks constitutionality. Constitutional Morality requires: (a) Courts don't usurp policy-making (judicial restraint), (b) Executive respects judicial orders, (c) Legislature doesn't override judicial review. Balance enables checks and balances while ensuring functional coordination for governance.

Topic Constitutional Morality - Separation of Powers
Exam Relevance Separation of powers principle frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams