Question 9
POST_UTME_CRAWFORD_UNIVERSITY
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2020
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism for preventing any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the branches of government in terms of checks and balances?
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The legislative branch has the power to check the executive branch, the executive branch has the power to check the judicial branch, and the judicial branch has the power to check the legislative branch.
B.
The executive branch has the power to check the legislative branch, the legislative branch has the power to check the judicial branch, and the judicial branch has the power to check the executive branch.
C.
The judicial branch has the power to check the executive branch, the executive branch has the power to check the legislative branch, and the legislative branch has the power to check the judicial branch.
D.
The legislative branch has the power to check the judicial branch, the judicial branch has the power to check the executive branch, and the executive branch has the power to check the legislative branch.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The legislative branch has the power to check the executive branch, the executive branch has the power to check the judicial branch, and the judicial branch has the power to check the legislative branch.
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Post Utme Crawford University
2020
Government
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2020
Post Utme Crawford University
Government
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