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WAEC Government 2009 Question 14

Question 14

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances is aimed at

  1. A.allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government
  2. B.preventing any organ of government from performing its duties
  3. C.allowing for total independence of the three organs of government
  4. D.preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful.)

Explanation

Each organ can check the others so that none becomes too powerful.