The Legislature - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2006

A bill could become law without the president's assent if

A. Necessitated by a state of emergency
B. Overruled by the Supreme Court
C. Supported by a two-thirds majority of the legislature
D. Assented to by the Cheif Justice

Question 37:

• JAMB 2006

One of the ways the executive performs legislative functions is through

A. Delegated legislation
B. Judicial review
C. Extrajudicial decision
D. Administrative review

Question 38:

• JAMB 2007

The process of law-making by the legislature begins with

A. Initiating a bill
B. Commencing a debate
C. A public hearing
D. The first hearing

Question 39:

• JAMB 2007

An exception to the mandate of the legislature is

A. Enactment of laws
B. Oversight of the executive
C. Representation of the citizenry
D. Conduct of external relations

Question 40:

• JAMB 2008

An example of a country that operates a bicameral legislature is

A. Nigeria
B. Sierra Leone
C. Kenya
D. Libya