UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

Explanation:

• Liberal democracy is characterised by elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law in everyday life as part of an open society, a market economy with private property and the equal protection of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties and political freedoms for all people.
   
• Separation of power between legislative, executive and judiciary is the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy as it maintains checks and balances in the system. It establishes limited government.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Features of the Constitution