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WAEC Government 2015 Question 12

Question 12

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Which of the following systems of government operates on the principle of checks and balances?

  1. A.Theocracy
  2. B.Presidential
  3. C.Parliamentary
  4. D.Monarchical
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Answer: B (Presidential)

Explanation

The presidential system separates the arms of government and lets each check the others (e.g. veto, impeachment).