Why did Montesquieu advocate the Theory of Sepaeration of powers? What does the theory imply?
What were the criteria used by C. F. Strong for 'classification of States'? Give examples.
He suggests five bases for clasification of states in terms of their constitutions:
i. The nature of the State to which the Constitution applies - C F Strong makes a classification between Unitary and Federal States. Eg. The UK is a Unitary States while USA is a federal state.
ii. The nature of the Constitution - The distinction can be made between states with written or unwritten Constitutions. Eg Written - India Unwritten - Britain.
iii. The nature of Legislature - On the basis of the nature of Legislature, a distinction can be made between Bicameral and Unicameral. Eg. Bicameral - India Unicameral - China.
iv. Executive - It is divided into a Parliamentary and Presidential executive. Eg. Parliamentary- India Presidential - USA
Discuss six conditions which are essential for the successful working of a federation.