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The Republic of the Philippines follows a presidential system of government divided into three departments:(1) the legislative department, which deals with the making of the laws; (2) the executive department, which deals with the enforcement of laws; and (3) the judicial department, which deals with the settlement of disputes and controversies .

According to Justice Laurel, the doctrine of separation of powers is intended to secure action, to forestall over action, to prevent despotism and to obtain efficiency. However, a government cannot function efficiently by strictly following this principle of separation of powers.

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The Republic of the Philippines follows a presidential system of government divided into three departments:(1) the legislative department, which deals with the making of the laws; (2) the executive department, which deals with the enforcement of laws; and (3) the judicial department, which deals with the settlement of disputes and controversies .

According to Justice Laurel, the doctrine of separation of powers is intended to secure action, to forestall over action, to prevent despotism and to obtain efficiency. However, a government cannot function efficiently by strictly following this principle of separation of powers.

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Source Journal	Mindanao Law Journal
Journal Volume	Mindanao Law Journal Vol. 4 No. 4
Authors	Jazzie M. Sarona
Page Count	6
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	January 1, 2013
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