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3.1. Traditional (Classical) Approach

The traditional views are presented by Montesquieu who vigorously advocated for a “strict or pure or total or complete or absolute” separation of powers and personnel between three organs of the state i.e. the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Power being diffused between three separate bodies exercising separate functions with no overlaps in function or personnel.

 

3.1.1. Montesquieu’s Strict Doctrine (Tripartite System)3.1.2. Summary of Doctrine