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WAEC Government 1995 Question 23

Question 23

Pre-colonial Political Systems

One of the modern principles of government found in the traditional political system of the Yoruba is that of

  1. A.the constitution
  2. B.checks and balances
  3. C.bicameralism
  4. D.multi-partism
  5. E.the rule of law.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (checks and balances)

Explanation

In the old Oyo empire the Alaafin, Oyo Mesi and Ogboni checked one another's powers, similar to modern checks and balances.