Post Utme Elizade University 2025 Government Question 40

Practice objective / multiple choice question 40 from the 2025 Post Utme Elizade University Government examination.

Post Utme Elizade University 2025 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 40 POST_UTME_ELIZADE_UNIVERSITY • 2025 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution?

Answer Options

A. The President has the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court, while the National Assembly has the power to appoint the President.
Correct Answer B. The President has the power to veto laws passed by the National Assembly, while the National Assembly has the power to override the President's veto.
C. The President has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who in turn appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
D. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, while the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The President has the power to veto laws passed by the National Assembly, while the National Assembly has the power to override the President's veto.

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