Post Utme Elizade University 2020 General Studies Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2020 Post Utme Elizade University General Studies examination.

Post Utme Elizade University 2020 General Studies Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 1 POST_UTME_ELIZADE_UNIVERSITY • 2020 • GENERAL STUDIES • objective

The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution?

Answer Options

A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who in turn appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
Correct Answer B. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, while the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
C. The President has the power to appoint the Governor of a state, while the Governor has the power to appoint the Chief Judge of the state.
D. The President has the power to declare a state of emergency in a state, while the Governor has the power to declare a state of emergency in a local government area.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, while the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.

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