KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 4: Democracy and government
vallanjako
Finnish word. In English: separation of powers
The power of the state is divided into three parts: legislative power, governmental power and judicial power.
Facts about the word
- Legislative power is held by Parliament, which also decides on state finances. Perustuslaki 3 §
- Governmental power is held by the President of the Republic and the Government. Perustuslaki 3 §
- Judicial power is held by independent courts, the highest being the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. Perustuslaki 3 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Separation of powers divides power between Parliament, the President and the Government, and the courts. No one decides everything alone, and it does not cut pizza.
The word belongs to Chapter 4: Democracy and government. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
