Question 13
POST_UTME_MADONNA_UNIVERSITY
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2020
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of Checks and Balances is a fundamental principle of Constitutionalism. Discuss the ways in which the three branches of government check and balance each other in the Nigerian Constitution.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The Executive checks the Legislative by having the power to veto laws, the Legislative checks the Executive by having the power to impeach the President, and the Judicial checks the Executive by having the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
B.
The Executive checks the Legislative by having the power to appoint judges, the Legislative checks the Executive by having the power to pass laws that limit the President's powers, and the Judicial checks the Executive by having the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
C.
The Executive checks the Legislative by having the power to appoint judges, the Legislative checks the Executive by having the power to impeach the President, and the Judicial checks the Executive by having the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
D.
The Executive checks the Legislative by having the power to veto laws, the Legislative checks the Executive by having the power to pass laws that limit the President's powers, and the Judicial checks the Executive by having the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The Executive checks the Legislative by having the power to veto laws, the Legislative checks the Executive by having the power to impeach the President, and the Judicial checks the Executive by having the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
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Post Utme Madonna University
2020
Government
Question 13.
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objective
questions from the
2020
Post Utme Madonna University
Government
examination.