Question 24
Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesWhich of the following is a benefit of the principle of checks and balances? It
- A.enables the executive to exercise absolute power
- B.encourages loyalty of the judiciary to the executive
- C.rules out disagreement among the organs of government
- D.prevents domination of one organ of government by another.
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Answer: D (prevents domination of one organ of government by another.)
Explanation
Each organ can limit the others, so no single organ can dominate.