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JAMB Government 1997 Question 10

Question 10

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

In a presidential system, the theory of separation of powers is not absolute because the president

  1. A.can declare a state of emergency
  2. B.can be impeached by the court
  3. C.assents to bills
  4. D.can declare laws null and void
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (assents to bills)

Explanation

Making laws belongs to the legislature, but a bill becomes law only when the president signs (assents to) it. This overlap shows the separation is not complete.