WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Judicial review in a democratic environment is an aspect of

A. checks and balancesCorrect
B. a check on the legislature
C. a check on the executive and the media
D. the judiciary assisting the police

Explanation

Judicial review is a power of the judiciary to examine the actions of the legislative, executive and administrative arms of government to determine if such actions are consistent with the constitution, making it an aspect of checks and balances.

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