Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
  1. A committed judiciary
  2. Centralization of powers
  3. Elected government
  4. Separation of powers

Solution

Separation of powers among the legislature, executive and judiciary is the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy as it prevents concentration of power and protects against tyranny, as propounded by Montesquieu.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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