Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2017 Government Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2017 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Government examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 38 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

Explain the concept of checks and balances in a democratic system of government. How do they prevent the concentration of power?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Checks and balances prevent the concentration of power by dividing it among different branches of government.
B. Checks and balances promote the concentration of power by giving more authority to the executive branch.
C. Checks and balances have no effect on the concentration of power, as they are irrelevant to the functioning of government.
D. Checks and balances are a feature of authoritarian regimes, not democratic systems.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Checks and balances prevent the concentration of power by dividing it among different branches of government.

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