Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?

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JAMB 2022

Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?

  • A. Judicial independence
  • B. Separation of powers
  • C. Equality before the law
  • D. Supremacy of the law

Correct Answer: B. Separation of powers

Explanation

Separation of powers is also called a system of checks and balances because the branches can check up on each other and if any of the branches get too strong, that branch will be balanced by the others. However, it is not a feature of the rule of law.



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