Question 37
POST_UTME_WELLSPRING_UNIVERSITY
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2022
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of checks and balances is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in terms of checks and balances?
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 unconstitutional.
B.
The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, and the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
C.
The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional, the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, and the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president.
D.
The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president, the judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional, and the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.
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 unconstitutional.
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