1. What is the defining legal role of a constitution within a country?
2. Which situation best demonstrates the accountability that a constitution is intended to support?
3. What is the primary purpose of separating governmental powers among the executive, legislature, and judiciary?
What is a constitution in a country?
The supreme law of a country.
What does a constitution determine about government?
Its form, formation, and functioning.
What does a constitution ensure about government?
That it is fair, responsible, and accountable to citizens.
What does separation of powers divide among government branches?
Governmental power and responsibility.
Which branches does separation of powers involve?
The executive, legislature, and judiciary.
What is the purpose of separation of powers?
To prevent concentration of power in one branch.
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