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WAEC Government 1996 Question 11

Question 11

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The security and ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature are an application of

  1. A.the rule of law
  2. B.separation of powers
  3. C.delegated legislation
  4. D.fusion of powers
  5. E.checks and balances.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (checks and balances.)

Explanation

When the legislature examines and must approve major executive decisions (appointments, treaties, budgets), one arm checks another, which is checks and balances.