WAEC Government 2012 Question 13

Question 13

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The ratification of major executive decisions by the Legislature is in line with the application of

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

Answer: C (checks and balances.)

Explanation

When the legislature must approve executive decisions, one arm of government is checking the other.