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JAMB Government 1989 Question 6

Question 6

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The major advantage of the principle of separation of powers is that it provides for

  1. A.an executive premier
  2. B.a powerful legislature
  3. C.a very strong executive
  4. D.checks and balances
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (checks and balances)

Explanation

Separating powers among the three arms lets each check the others, which prevents abuse of power.