Separation of Power - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1981

The doctrine of the separation of powers is based on the assumption that

A. Those who hold power many encroach on the liberties of the powerless
B. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely
C. Man is a political animal
D. Man has inalienable rights
E. A and B

Question 7:

• JAMB 1983

The principle of, the separation of powers implies that the three main organs of government work

A. Separately
B. Independently and co-operatively
C. Against one another
D. Reluctantly and gradually for the executive
E. Together in the interest of other nations

Question 8:

• JAMB 1985

The theory of separation of powers was for the first time clearly formulated by

A. Jean Bodin
B. Jean Austin
C. Baron de Montesquieu
D. Lord Bryce
E. A,V Dicey

Question 9:

• JAMB 1988

The doctrine of separation of power is associated with

A. Montesquieu
B. Locke
C. Marx
D. Hobbes

Question 10:

• JAMB 1990

The major advantage of the principle of separation of powers is that it provides for

A. An executive premier
B. A powerful legislature
C. A very strong executive
D. Checks and balances