UI Post-UTME Government 2019 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

One of the following concepts was developed to complement the theory of separation of powers

  1. A.rule of law
  2. B.checks and balances
  3. C.sovereignty
  4. D.legitimacy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (checks and balances)

Explanation

Checks and balances let each separated branch restrain the others, completing the idea of separation of powers.