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JAMB Government 1995 Question 9

Question 9

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to

  1. A.make the executive dependent on the legislature
  2. B.give more powers to the legislature
  3. C.protect individual liberty
  4. D.create efficiency in the judiciary
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (protect individual liberty)

Explanation

Montesquieu argued that sharing power among separate organs prevents tyranny. The goal is to protect people's liberty.