Arms of government — KCSE History & Government
KCSE History & Government · 20 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives
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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
Identify the three arms of government in Kenya (Legislature, Executive, Judiciary) and state the functions of each
Explain the principle of separation of powers and how it prevents the abuse of power in a democratic state
Describe the structure and composition of the National Assembly, Senate and the Executive branch in Kenya
Arms of government
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List two checks on the power of the Legislature in Kenya. (2 marks)
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State three roles of the Executive arm of government in Kenya. (3 marks)
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List the three arms of government in Kenya and describe one key function of each. (6 marks)
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The 2010 Constitution of Kenya established three arms of government. (a) Name the three arms of government in Kenya and state the main function of each. (6 marks) (b) Explain the importance of the separation of powers between the three arms. (4 marks)
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