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UI Post-UTME Government 2023 (Model questions) Question 9

Question 9

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The idea that government powers should be divided among different branches is known as:

  1. A.Checks and balances
  2. B.Rule of law
  3. C.Separation of powers
  4. D.Popular sovereignty
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Answer: C (Separation of powers)

Explanation

Dividing government power among the legislature, executive and judiciary is called separation of powers.