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JAMB Government 1990 Question 11

Question 11

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the

  1. A.parliamentary system
  2. B.presidential system
  3. C.totalitarian system
  4. D.federal system.
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Answer: B (presidential system)

Explanation

In a presidential system (e.g. the USA) the executive, legislature and judiciary are separate in personnel and powers. In a parliamentary system ministers sit in parliament, so powers are fused.