Following are the special features of the power – separation theory:
1. Decentralization of power:
The power – separation theory divides the administration into three organs:
- the legislature
- the executive
- the judiciary.
By division of work and power, the government works more smoothly, more efficiently and more speedily, and this also discourages corruption and tyranny.
2. Protection of citizens’ freedom:
The power – separation theory discourages the arbitrator and despotic tendency of governance, and protects individual freedom. No organ of the government can hinder the citizens’ freedom.
3. Check on despotic administration:
he greatest advantage of power – separation theory is that despotic rule cannot be established.
