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WAEC Government 2016 Question 9

Question 9

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

According to Charles Montesquieu, the theory of separation of powers is to prevent

  1. A.influence.
  2. B.authority.
  3. C.power.
  4. D.arbitrariness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (arbitrariness.)

Explanation

Montesquieu held that dividing powers prevents arbitrary (tyrannical) government.