GCEGovernmentArms of Government2022

In Nigeria's presidential system, which of the following best describes the relationship between the executive and the legislature?

AThe executive is accountable to the legislature
BThe legislature is a committee of the executive
CBoth arms are independent but exercise checks on each otherCORRECT
DThe executive appoints members of the legislature
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Under Nigeria's presidential system, the executive and legislature are separately elected and derive their mandates independently from the electorate. Neither arm is subordinate to the other; however, each exercises checks on the other — for example, the Senate confirms executive appointments and the President can veto legislation.
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