WAEC Government 2016 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

39. Checks and balances is where each of the three arms of government check one another to ensure compliance with laid down rules and regulation. In the Yoruba traditional system for example, the council of chiefs (Oyo-mesi) performed the role of check over the king. D

A. Separation of powers
B. Fusion of powers
C. Checks and balances
D. Rule of lawCorrect

Explanation

Checks and balances is where each of the three arms of government check one another to ensure compliance with laid down rules and regulation. In the Yoruba traditional system, the council of chiefs (Oyo-mesi) performed the role of check over the king.

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