JAMB Government 2023 Question 14

Question 14

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

United States of America Constitution provides for

  1. A.the supreme court is dominant
  2. B.the congress is supreme
  3. C.the presidency is clearly superior in practice to the other two branches of government
  4. D.no branch of government can function without co-operating with the others
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (no branch of government can function without co-operating with the others)

Explanation

The US Constitution separates powers but adds checks and balances, so each branch needs the cooperation of the others.