Separation of Power - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2012

To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be

A. Fused
B. Incorporated
C. Separated
D. Rotated

Question 22:

• JAMB 2015

When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of

A. Collective responsibility
B. Probity and accountability
C. Checks and balances
D. Separation of powers

Question 23:

• JAMB 2016

Separation of powers as an ingredient of the presidential system implies the

A. Distinction of governmental powers
B. Demarcation of levels of government
C. Distinction between head of state and head of government
D. Sharing of governmental powers.

Question 24:

• JAMB 2020

The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________

A. Jean Bodin
B. Jean Austin
C. Baron de Montesquieu
D. Lord Bryce

Question 25:

• JAMB 2017

division of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is ____________

A. Fusion of power
B. Parliamentary system
C. Aristocracy
D. Separation of powers