GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2006 - Question 29

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 29: The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

Theprinciple of Separation of Powers is 40. intimately related to Checks andBalances.The authors of America's Constitution maintained that the mosteffective ways of keeping the three arms of governmental powers separaterequires two devices. In the first instance, no person must be aliowed to servein more than one 5. arm or organ of government. There must be given a number of"Checks" by which the other branches can be kept in proper"balances" hence the phrase "Ckecks and Balances". Theprinciple of checks and balances is therefore seen asone of the arguments in favour ofseparation of powers.