WAEC Government 2002 Question 17

Question 17

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances modifies the theory of

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

Explanation

Checks and balances let each organ control the others, softening a strict separation of powers.