Post Utme Covenant University 2021 Government Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2021 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice

Question 20 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the legislative branch?

Answer Options

A. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.

Correct Answer B. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.

C. The president has the power to appoint judges to the judicial branch.

D. The president has the power to appoint members to the legislative branch.

Correct Answer

Correct Option:

The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2021 Government Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

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