Why do Liberal Democracies separate power into different branches of government?

 

History has proven over time that, in most situations, unlimited or absolute power in the hands of one person or party means that others are suppressed or their powers are restricted. In a democracy, the division of powers is to avoid the misuse of authority and to protect equality for all. 

Step-by-step explanation

History has proven over time that, in most situations, unlimited or absolute power in the hands of one person or party means that others are suppressed or their powers are restricted. In a democracy, the division of powers is to avoid the misuse of authority and to protect equality for all. The division of powers structure divides the state's functions into three branches: legislative, executive and judiciary. These roles are delegated to various organizations in such a way that the others can be checked by each of them. As a consequence, in a democracy, no one entity can become so strong as to disrupt this structure (McCarthy-Cotter, & Flinders, 2018).

The three divisions, the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary, check and balance shared control and influence privileges to ensure equal and equitable contact between them.  The division of powers is and is constitutionally protected, and is an integral aspect of the rule of law.

The fact that certain roles should not be performed by one and the same person also reflects this control. It is also not possible for the Federal President to be a Member of the National Council at the same time, or for a judge who is appointed Minister or elected Member of the National Council they should be temporarily relieved from their judicial responsibilities.