WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2879

14,391.

When a court of law declares an action of the executive ultra-vires , it implies that

A.

the action is illegal and above the power given

B.

the executive has to implement the action

C.

such an action should be passed into law

D.

only the legislature can deal with such an action

Correct answer is A

Ultra-vires means acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority.

14,392.

Which of the following functions is performed by the executive?

A.

Recruitment of judges

B.

Passing of bills to laws

C.

Adjudication of cases

D.

Implementation of policies

Correct answer is D

The legislature make laws, the judiciary adjudicate and interpret the laws while the executive arm implements policies

14,393.

Parliamentary filibuster refers to a

A.

a procedure of impeaching the president

B.

delay method of prolonging debates in parliament

C.

process of passing bills into law

D.

a special way of initiating money bills

Correct answer is B

filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of parliament or congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal.

14,394.

Bicameralism is adopted because it

A.

guards against intra-party clashes

B.

prevents arbitrary law making

C.

projects party manifestoes

D.

is the only system available

Correct answer is B

A bicameral system is a reference to a government with two legislative houses or chambers. A practical reason for a bicameral system is to prevent the legislative branch from having too much power and making arbitrary laws.

An arbitrary law refers to law imposed by the mere will of the legislature

14,395.

The formation and implementation of policies are the major duties of the

A.

police

B.

judiciary

C.

executive

D.

legislature

Correct answer is C

The exeutive arm of government is saddled with the responsibilities of formulating and implementation of policies.