Arms of Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1999

Legislative control over delegated legislation can be performed through

A. Withdrawal of delegated powers by the judiciary
B. Nullification of unconstitutional legislation
C. Investigation into the exercise of delegated power
D. Approval of legislation by the Chief justice

Question 67:

• JAMB 1999

Indirect legislation can be achieved by

A. Judicial interpretation and precedent
B. Passing of bills and making of decrees
C. Passing a private member's bill
D. The two legislative chambers considering a bill

Question 68:

• JAMB 2000

The Supreme Court, through its interpretations of the constitution, is a

A. Protector of the state
B. Guardian of freedom
C. Preserver of the status quo
D. Participator in the politics of the state

Question 69:

• JAMB 2001

The standing committee of a legislature is one

A. Whose member stand while delibrating
B. That has statutory responsibities
C. That perform adhoc functions
D. That has legislators as members.

Question 70:

• JAMB 2001

Where the constitution is supreme,unconstitutional acts of the executive and the the legislature can be checked by the courts through

A. Recall
B. Judicial review
C. Vote of no confidence
D. Impeachment.