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Topic Content:
- Merits of Representative Government
- Demerits of Representative Government
Merits of Representative Government:
(i) Representative government allows the people to elect political leaders.
(ii) It holds democratic principles. The people elect a government of their choice.
(iii) It encourages wide-scope political participation. The people take part in the process of public decision-making in the state.
(iv) It prevents dictatorial, tyrannical and oppressive government through inherent checks and balancesIn Nigeria, the principle of checks and balances helps to ensure that no single branch of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) becomes too powerful. More that check the excesses of government.
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