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

Question 9

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances ensures that

  1. A.Power is concentrated in one branch of government.
  2. B.Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others.
  3. C.Government is not involved in the economy.
  4. D.The military controls the government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others.)

Explanation

Checks and balances let each arm of government restrain the others, for example by veto or judicial review, to prevent abuse of power.