Post Utme Covenant University 2019 Government Question 22

Practice objective / multiple choice question 22 from the 2019 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 22 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of checks and balances in a system of government refers to the division of power among separate branches or institutions, such that no one branch or institution has complete control over the others. Which of the following best describes the purpose of checks and balances?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. To prevent the concentration of power in one branch or institution.
B. To promote the efficiency of government by allowing one branch or institution to dominate the others.
C. To ensure that the government is accountable to the people.
D. To provide a means for the government to impose its will on the people.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
To prevent the concentration of power in one branch or institution.

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2019 Government Question 22. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

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