GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2016 - Question 25

Government 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 25: Separation of powers as an ingredient of the presidential system implies the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
Separation of powers as an ingredient of the presidential system implies the
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Separation of powers as an ingredient of thepresidential system implies the sharing of governmental powers. The threeorgans of government- the legislature, the executive and judiciary areseparated in personnel and functions. IT'S OPERATION IN A PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENTa) Inpresidential system of government, the legislature makes laws, the executiveimplements the laws and the judiciary interprets the law.b) Nointerference-None of the three organs of government interferes with powers andfunctions of the other organs.c) No combination of power and functions- No oneperson or organ of government combines the legislative, executive and judicialfunctions or powers.d) Checksand Balances- there operation of checks and balancesNo membership of more than one organ- No single person takes up^vmembership of more than one organ of government