Separation of Power - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1990

The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the

A. Parliamentary system
B. Presidential system
C. Totalitarian system
D. Federal system

Question 12:

• JAMB 1993

Despite the doctrine of separation of powers, the legislature plays quasi judicial role as a result of its
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A. Investigative powers
B. Financial powers
C. Emergency power
D. Appropriation powers

Question 13:

• JAMB 1995

The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to

A. Make the executive dependent on the legislature
B. Give more powers to the legislature
C. Protect individual liberty
D. Create efficiency in the judicary

Question 14:

• JAMB 1999

The separation of judicial, legislative and executive functions is designed to

A. Promote freedom
B. Prevent tyranny
C. Promote peace
D. Prevent anarchy

Question 15:

• JAMB 2000

Separation of powers is a principle which enables each arm of government to

A. Probe one another
B. Overlap the functions of the other
C. Carry out its constitutional functions
D. Moderate the scope of the constitution