Which of the following is not a merits of checks and balances it?
prevents excessive use of power
has respect for human rights
encourages the use of veto power
prevents dictatorship
Correct answer is C
With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them. Checks and balances plays against one arm of government being too powerful hence discourages veto power
The following are merits of separation of powers except
abuse of power
freedom and liberty
stable political system
absence of dominance
Correct answer is A
The merits of the theory of separation of powers are stated below.
Adolf Hitler
Tsar Nicholas ll
Karl Marx
Mao-Tse-Tung
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Which of the following countries in Africa practised socialism?
Nigeria
Togo
Tanzania
Kenya
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Political power could be acquired through
persuasion
election
sanction
nomination
Correct answer is B
Politicians get power from the mandate given them by you when you accept and participate in the electoral process. Political power is gotten from election