The Legislature - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1995

Bye- laws made by the Minister of Transport for funning the Nigerian Railway Corporation is an exercise of

A. Delegated power
B. Parliamentary power
C. Statutory power
D. Residua power

Question 22:

• JAMB 1997

A tax law originates from

A. A private member's bill
B. An education tax bill
C. A judicial bill
D. A public bill

Question 23:

• JAMB 1999

Bicameral legislature are a common feature of

A. Monarchical systems
B. Confederal systems
C. Federal systems
D. Unitary systems

Question 24:

• 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 25:

• 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