ACCA Applied Skills · Corporate and Business Law (Global) · Business, political and legal systems
Which of the following best describes the role of the judiciary in a system based on separation of powers?
In a separation of powers system the judiciary interprets and applies the law and resolves disputes, acting independently of the legislature and the executive. Making laws is for the legislature, while implementing policy and administration belong to the executive.
- AInterpreting and applying the law and resolving disputes independently of the executive and legislatureCorrect
- BProposing and drafting new legislation for approval
- CAdministering government departments and implementing policy
- DCollecting taxes and managing public spending
Explanation
The judiciary's function is to interpret and apply law and decide disputes, independently of the other branches. Drafting legislation is the legislature's role, while administering departments, implementing policy, collecting taxes and spending are executive functions.
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