Question 8
POST_UTME_FUTO
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2018
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. Discuss how the 1999 Constitution has provided checks and balances in the Nigerian system of government.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch as unconstitutional.
B.
The executive branch has the power to impeach the president, the legislative branch has the power to veto laws passed by the executive branch, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the executive branch as unconstitutional.
C.
The judicial branch has the power to impeach the president, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the judicial branch, and the legislative branch has the power to declare laws passed by the judicial branch as unconstitutional.
D.
The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, the judicial branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the executive branch has the power to declare laws passed by the judicial branch as unconstitutional.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch as unconstitutional.
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Post Utme Futo
2018
Government
Question 8.
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objective
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2018
Post Utme Futo
Government
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