(i) The Government had the power to veto the laws passed by the legislative council.
(ii) The Governor had the exclusive rights to reduce money bills.
(iii) As the president of the Legislative Council, the Governor had a casting vote. The casting vote was used when there was a tie of votes in The Council.
(iv) Power of certification; empowered Governor to enforce a bill that had been rejected by the legislative council.
(v) The legislative council was mainly controlled by the official majority and had no power of control.
(vi) The Secretary of State for Colonies had the power to approve drafted bills for the colonies.
(vii) Revision of laws passed by The Council was the sole responsibility of the Secretary of State for Colonies.
(viii) It was mandatory for the colonial territories to pass laws that were in line with the colonial law validity Act of 1865.