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JAMB Government 1979 Question 20

Question 20

Judiciary

The independence of the judiciary can be best safeguarded by

  1. A.the Public Service Commission
  2. B.a charismatic leadership
  3. C.a liberal government
  4. D.a well informed public
  5. E.a system of checks and balances
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (a system of checks and balances)

Explanation

Checks and balances stop the executive and legislature from controlling the courts, for example through security of tenure and fixed salaries for judges.