Neco 2021 Government Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2021 Neco Government examination.

Neco 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 26 NECO • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In Country X, the President, without consulting Parliament, appoints judges to the Supreme Court and also enacts a law that imposes a tax on imports. The judiciary later declares the tax unconstitutional because the President lacked authority to legislate. Which branch has overstepped its constitutional role, and what is the principle of the doctrine of separation of powers that is violated? Provide the branch name and the principle.

Answer Options

A. Legislative; principle of separation of powers (non‑interference/checks‑and‑balances)
B. Executive; principle of separation of powers (federalism)
Correct Answer C. Executive; principle of separation of powers (non‑interference/checks‑and‑balances)
D. Judicial; principle of separation of powers (non‑interference/checks‑and‑balances)
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Executive; principle of separation of powers (non‑interference/checks‑and‑balances)

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This is Neco 2021 Government Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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