The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to
democratic rule
the bureaucratic process
the rule of law
checks and balances
Correct answer is D
The principle of Separation of Powers is intimately related to Checks and Balances. The authors of America's Constitution maintained that the three arms of governmental powers separate requires two device. In the first instance, no person must be allowed to serve in more than one arm or organ of government. There must be given a number of ''Checks'' by which the other branches can be kept in proper ''Balances'' hence the phrase ''Checks and Balances is therefore seen as one of the arguments in favour of separation of powers.
The form of government in which the powers of the hereditary ruler are limited is
aristocracy
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
totalitarianism
Correct answer is B
Constitutional Monarchy is the form of government in which the powers of the hereditary ruler are limited.
The power is stricity regulated by the constitution. The monarch can promulgate only the laws which are agreed to by the elected parliament. The monarch is bound to respect not only the letters of the constitution but also the laws of the state Britain is typical example of a constitutional monarchy.
A right enjoyed by citizens but denied non-citizens is the right to
freedom of worship
life, liberty and security
vote and be voted for
equality before the law
Correct answer is C
A right enjoyed by citizens but denied non-citizens is the right to vote and be voted for.
It should be noted that only the legal citizens and those that are citizens through naturalization are qualified to vote and be voted for in most democratic systems.
A bill could become law without the president's assent if
necessitated by a state of emergency
overruled by the Supreme Court
supported by a two-thirds majority of the legislature
assented to by the Chief Justice
Correct answer is C
A bill could become law without the president's assent if supported by a two-thirds majority of the legislature.
Where the President withholds his assent and the bill is again passed by each House by two-thirds majority, the bill shall become law and the assent of the President shall not be required.
The highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime was the
Federal Executive Council
Armed Forces Ruling Council
Supreme Military Council
Provisional Ruling Council
Correct answer is C
The Supreme Military Council was the highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime.
Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) was introduced during the regime of General Babangida to replace the Supreme Military Council while Provisional Ruling Council (PRC) was introduced during the time of General Abacha to replace the Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC).
The Supreme Military Council was composed of:
1. The Head of State
2. The Heads of the Navy
3. Air Force
4. The Chief of Army Staff and
5. The State Military Governors.