The Legislature - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

Argumentation, negotiation and deliberation on the subject matter of a bill begins at the_______

A. Third stage
B. First reading
C. Committee stage
D. Second reading

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

A cabinet re-shuffle takes place......

A. Only when a motion of no confidence is passed
B. When dissolution is held
C. When prorogation and collective responsibility have their way
D. When the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

The concept of delegated legislation is often criticised for all but one of the following reasons?

A. It may lead to abuse of the powers
B. For reasons of sheer ignorance on legislative substance and procedure
C. For reasons of expertise rule making on specific subject matters
D. It is a clear violation of the separation of powers concept

Question 4:

• JAMB 1979

The Legislature is

A. The body which adminsters thw law
B. The body which makes law
C. A body of local governemt council
D. The body which interprets the law
E. None of the above

Question 5:

• JAMB 1980

The legislative arm of a government is always

A. The Parliament
B. The Cabinet
C. The highest organ of government
D. The body that makes laws
E. The body that interprets laws