WAEC Government 2018 Question 11

Question 11

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of separation of powers becomes meaningful when it is linked with the concept of

  1. A.the certainty of the law.
  2. B.checks and balances.
  3. C.legality of the law.
  4. D.judicial independence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (checks and balances.)

Explanation

Separated organs must also be able to check one another; otherwise each could abuse its own power.