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JAMB Government 1984 Question 5

Question 5

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of 'checks and balances' is necessary because it

  1. A.prevents governments from becoming dictatorial
  2. B.prevents the Executive from functioning
  3. C.makes the Executive stronger than the other organs
  4. D.makes the three organs hate each other
  5. E.leaves each organ of government independent of the Judiciary
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (prevents governments from becoming dictatorial)

Explanation

Checks and balances let each organ limit the others, so no single organ can abuse power and become a dictatorship.