JAMB Government 2002 Question 21

Question 21

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The application of the principle of separation of powers seems impracticable because power is

  1. A.centralized
  2. B.fused
  3. C.separated
  4. D.delegated.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (fused)

Explanation

In practice the work of the three arms overlaps, and power is often fused (for example, the executive makes delegated laws), so complete separation is impossible.