Seperation of Powers in the Government

• There are three branches of government.
• The three branches of government are the executive, legislative and judiciary.
• The legislative branch which is composed of the House of Reprensentatives and the Senate makes the laws.
• The executive branch implements the laws.
• The judiciary interprets the laws.
• The power and functions of department are seperate. No single branch can exercise complete authority to prevent corruption, absolutism and dictatorship that could arise from unchecked powers.
• The doctrine of seperation of powers calls for a system of checks and balances.
• Good governance / Governance is defined as a manner in which power is exercised in the management of a countrys economic and social resources for development.
• Good governance plays a vital role in meeting the needs of the country.
• Good governance requires harmonious relationships among the different sectors.
• The actions of our leaders and officals should be open and transparent.
• Leaders should be models of honesty to ther people.
• Accountability is a key requirment of good governance.