WAEC Government 2001 Question 2

Question 2

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Baron Montesquieu was noted for the theory of

  1. A.the rule of law
  2. B.delegated legislation
  3. C.separation of powers
  4. D.equality before the law .
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Answer: C (separation of powers)

Explanation

Montesquieu set out the separation of powers in The Spirit of the Laws (1748); the rule of law is linked with A. V. Dicey.