Question 4
POST_UTME_AFE_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY
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2023
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of checks and balances is a key feature of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government?
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
B.
The executive branch has the power to appoint judges, the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
C.
The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president.
D.
The legislative branch has the power to appoint judges, the executive branch has the power to impeach the president, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
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