How might the separation of powers in India's government prevent the abuse of power?

• The separation of powers divides the government into three branches - executive, legislature, and judiciary - so that no single branch can become too powerful.
• Ways this prevents abuse:
• The legislature makes laws and holds the executive accountable through debates, questions, and committees.
• The executive implements and administers laws but cannot change them unilaterally; it is accountable to the legislature in a parliamentary system.
• The judiciary interprets laws and can declare actions or laws unconstitutional, acting as a legal check on both the legislature and executive.

These checks and balances mean each branch watches the others. Because of this mutual control, the chance of misuse of power is reduced and citizens’ rights are better protected.