JAMB Government 1997 Question 11

Question 11

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances is found mainly in

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

Explanation

The presidential system separates the executive, legislature and judiciary and gives each ways to check the others, such as the veto, impeachment and judicial review.