JAMB Government 2012 Objective — Question 25
Question 25 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?
- A. Checks and balancesCorrect
- B. Fusion of power
- C. Individual responsibility
- D. The rule of law
Explanation
The pre-colonial Yoruba political system practiced a form of checks and balances, with the Oba's powers checked by councils of chiefs (e.g. the Oyo Mesi), ensuring a degree of democratic practice.
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