Features of a representative government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Citizens

Separation of powers

To make decisions on behalf of citizens

To ensure that citizens have a say in the decisions that affect their lives

It ensures that elected representatives act in the best interests of their constituents

Separation of powers is a system in which different branches of government have different responsibilities, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and abusing its authority.

The purpose of a representative government is to give citizens a voice in the decisions that affect their lives, while also ensuring that these decisions are made in a fair and accountable manner.