Which of the following is a benefit of the principle of checks and balances?
GOVERNMENT
WAEC 2007
Which of the following is a benefit of the principle of checks and balances?
- A. enables the executive to exercise absolute power
- B. encourages loyalty of the judiciary to the executive
- C. rules out disagreement among the organs of government
- D. prevents domination of one organ of government by another
Correct Answer: D. prevents domination of one organ of government by another
Explanation
With Checks and balances, no organ of government will act outside its jurisdiction. It prevents one organ of government becoming too powerful and undermining the position of other arms of government.
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