WASSCE Government · Paper 1 style

Separation of powers

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Courts declaring a law unconstitutional is an example of

Ajudicial review
Bdelegated legislation
Cimpeachment
Da veto

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Answer: A

Courts strike laws = judicial review.

Trap B Picks a closely related concept: Learn related terms as contrasting pairs with one-line definitions, then identify which one the stem describes.

Trap C Confuses legislative structures: Unicameral = one chamber (Ghana); bicameral = two (Nigeria: Senate + House of Reps). Speaker presides; whips enforce party discipline; quorum is the minimum number to transact business.

Trap D Confuses executive roles: Collective responsibility: the cabinet stands or falls together. Individual responsibility: a minister answers for their department. Ceremonial head of state vs executive head of government.

Traps in Separation of powers

Picks a closely related concept
Learn related terms as contrasting pairs with one-line definitions, then identify which one the stem describes.
Confuses legislative structures
Unicameral = one chamber (Ghana); bicameral = two (Nigeria: Senate + House of Reps). Speaker presides; whips enforce party discipline; quorum is the minimum number to transact business.
Confuses executive roles
Collective responsibility: the cabinet stands or falls together. Individual responsibility: a minister answers for their department. Ceremonial head of state vs executive head of government.

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