Processes of Legislation - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1985

Delegated legislation is the power to make laws by

A. Local councils when parliament is in recess
B. Bodies other than parliament
C. The international Law Commission
D. Military rulers
E. Parliament

Question 7:

• JAMB 1988

Attempts to influence legislation by persuading legislators are known a

A. Socialization
B. Gerrymandering
C. Lobbying
D. Electioneering

Question 8:

• JAMB 1990

Unicameralism refers to

A. A two-chamber legislature
B. The process of secret voting in the legislature
C. The lower chamber in a legislature
D. A one-chamber legislature

Question 9:

• JAMB 1992

One criticism of delegated legislation is that it

A. Subjects citizens to executive decrees
B. Makes laws too flexible
C. Makes laws too technical
D. Is not useful in emergency situation

Question 10:

• JAMB 1993

Delegated legislature is disadvantageous because it

A. Erodes the principle of separation of powers
B. Make hasty review of legislation possible
C. Disallows quick action during emergencies
D. Increases the work of the legislature