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JAMB Government 1994 Question 11

Question 11

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The essence of checks and balances is to

  1. A.enhance the functioning of government and prevent arbitrary use of power
  2. B.ensure that people have their own rights
  3. C.make sure that power is not delegated to other bodies or individuals
  4. D.prevent political parties from putting pressure on government
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (enhance the functioning of government and prevent arbitrary use of power)

Explanation

Checks and balances let each arm of government limit the others, so no arm can use power arbitrarily while government still works as a whole.