The goal of the theory of separation of power is to?

A. make the executive dependent on the legislative
B. give more powers to the legislative
C. protect individual liberty
D. creates efficiency in the judiciary

Correct Answer:

Option C – protect individual liberty

Explanation

When there’s separating of powers, the powers are shared equally among the arms of government; the judiciary, legislative and executive to act as checks and balances on each other, hence to protect the liberty of an individual.