The constitutional safeguard that places legislative, executive, and judicial powers in different hands is called:

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Thomas Wilkerson

13 November, 21:13

The constitutional safeguard that places legislative, executive, and judicial powers in different hands is called:

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Bethany Mcdowell · Answer 1

This is known as the "Separation of Powers." The Separation of Powers splits the government into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent a monarchy or dictatorship. The separate branches ensures that one never holds too much power, and that the power is equally split.