The Legislature - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1985

A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended , to promote the general welfare is called

A. A private bill
B. A decree
C. An appropriation bill
D. A public bill
E. An edict

Question 12:

• JAMB 1986

The major function of the legislative assembly is to

A. Debate on committee reports
B. Represent the people
C. Make laws
D. Vote on bills

Question 13:

• JAMB 1987

Bicameral legislature exists

A. Where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature
B. To prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house
C. To provide jobs for more politicians
D. To ensure that just laws are passed

Question 14:

• JAMB 1987

The termination of a session of a legislature by proclamation issued by the head of state is called

A. Prorogation
B. Dissolution
C. Plebiscite
D. Summons

Question 15:

• JAMB 1987

By laws are

A. Enactments by the legislature
B. Regulations enacted by the local governments
C. Fundamental judicial statements
D. Private bills