Government - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 2

The Executive Arm enforces laws, the Legislative Arm makes laws, and the Judicial Arm interprets laws, ensuring a balanced governance structure in Nigeria.

Checks and balances prevent abuse of power by ensuring that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, thus safeguarding democratic principles and promoting accountability.

The arms of government in Nigeria collaborate through mechanisms such as oversight, judicial review, and inter-governmental cooperation to ensure that laws are enacted, enforced, and interpreted in the best interest of the citizens, fostering effective governance and democratic participation.