Editing Politics of Cambodia (section)

=== Separation of powers ===
The powers are devolved to three branches of the state: the [[Parliament of Cambodia|legislature]], the executive and the judiciary, in recognition of the doctrine of [[separation of powers]]. [[Westphalian sovereignty|Political sovereignty]] rests with the Cambodian people, who exercise their power through the three arms of the state. The Royal Government, which wields executive power, is directly responsible to the [[National Assembly of Cambodia|National Assembly]]. The judiciary, which is an independent power, is tasked with the protection of citizens' rights and liberties.<ref>Hor Peng. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia: The Evolution of Constitutional Theories and Interpretation. Hor Peng et al. ''Cambodian Constitutional Law''. p. 45</ref> Buddhism is proclaimed as the state religion.<ref>Kong Phallack. Freedom of Religion in Cambodia. Hor Peng et al. ''Cambodian Constitutional Law''. p. 393</ref>