Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
- AA committed judiciary
- BCentralization of powers
- CElected government
- DSeparation of powersCorrect
Explanation
The separation of powers is considered the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy because it divides governmental authority into distinct branches—the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary—each with its own functions and powers. This division prevents the concentration of power in a single entity, thereby limiting the potential for arbitrary rule and abuse of authority. By establishing a system of checks and balances, it ensures that each branch can constrain the others, thus protecting individual freedoms and preventing tyranny.
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