WAEC Government 2018 Question 6

Question 6

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The theory of separation of powers is associated with

  1. A.Jean Bodin.
  2. B.Baron de Montesquieue.
  3. C.A. V. Dicey.
  4. D.J. J. Rousseau
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Answer: B (Baron de Montesquieue.)

Explanation

Baron de Montesquieu developed the theory in The Spirit of the Laws. Bodin is linked with sovereignty, Dicey with the rule of law.