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UI Post-UTME Government 2023 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances ensures that:

  1. A.Each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches
  2. B.Government powers are concentrated in one branch
  3. C.The executive is the most powerful branch
  4. D.The judiciary makes laws
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches)

Explanation

Under checks and balances each branch can restrain the others, so none becomes too powerful.