WAEC Civic Education 2020 Question 43

Question 43

The Constitution and Constitutional Democracy

Under the 1999 Nigerian constitution, the Judiciary exercises the greatest power of checks and balances over the

  1. A.Executive and Legislature.
  2. B.House of Representatives and Senate.
  3. C.Local Government Councils and The State Houses of Assembly.
  4. D.States legislatures and National Assembly.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Executive and Legislature.)

Explanation

Courts can void unconstitutional laws and executive actions, checking both other arms.