Keeping the judiciary separate from the executive reduces which danger?

Correct answer: Administrative and political pressure on courts

Correct answer: A, administrative and political pressure on courts. Separation of powers means that the judiciary should perform its judging role without being controlled by the executive, which carries out government administration. If the executive could direct judges or punish them for decisions, courts might favour the government instead of applying law impartially. Institutional separation therefore supports fair hearings, independent reasoning and protection of rights. Option B is incorrect because courts are expected to use law; separation does not reduce lawful decision-making. Option C is incorrect because citizens’ ability to file petitions is a legal remedy and is not the danger described. Option D is incorrect because written judgments improve clarity and accountability. Separation does not mean that institutions never interact; it means that one branch should not improperly dominate the judicial decision-making process. Memory cue: separate powers, fairer decisions.