JAMB Government 2021 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Separation of powers as a feature of the presidential system of government implies

A. distinction between head of state and head of government
B. demarcation of levels of government
C. sharing of governmental powersCorrect
D. distinction of governmental powers

Explanation

Separation of powers means the functions of government are shared/distributed among the three arms — executive, legislature and judiciary — so that no single arm monopolises power.

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