WAEC Government 2017 Question 13

Question 13

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances is important because it

  1. A.prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial.
  2. B.frees other organs from judicial control.
  3. C.makes the organs confront themselves.
  4. D.makes the government to perform it civic responsibilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial.)

Explanation

Each arm can limit the others, so none can become dictatorial.