The culture of constitutionalism and the doctrine of separation of powers

Most Constitutions prescribe the different functions performed by the three organs of government, namely the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. The legislature is that body within a state which is entrusted with the making of new law and the alteration or repeal of the existing law. It is also the organ which is designed to monitor and bring the executive to account. It can also, vary, limit or expand the jurisdiction of the courts by law, provided all these are in conformity with the constitution. Without a legislative body of some sort, no modern state can provide laws readily enough to meet conditions of development obtaining in society.

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15/03/2007

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G.W. Kanyeihamba

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