Utah Constitution Article 05 Distribution of Powers
Utah Constitution – Article V: Distribution of Powers
Article V of the Utah Constitution outlines the separation and distribution of powers among the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Here's a summary of its main content:
Section 1. [Three Departments of Government.]
“The powers of the government of the State of Utah shall be divided into three distinct departments: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial; and no person charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these departments shall exercise any functions appertaining to either of the others, except in the cases herein expressly directed or permitted.”
Key Takeaways:
Separation of Powers:
Government authority is divided into three branches:
Legislative (makes laws),
Executive (enforces laws), and
Judicial (interprets laws).
Checks and Balances:
No individual or group can wield powers from more than one branch unless explicitly allowed by the Constitution.
This promotes a system of checks and balances to prevent abuse of power.
Purpose:
This structure ensures independence of each branch and safeguards constitutional governance.
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