Arms of Government

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1. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian system of government?

   1. A To interpret the Constitution and settle disputes
   2. B To implement and enforce national policies
   3. C To make laws for the country
   4. D To appoint the Chief Justice of the Federation

2. In the context of the Nigerian Constitution, the power of the National Assembly to approve the budget proposed by the Executive is an example of which constitutional principle?

   1. A Separation of powers
   2. B Check and balance
   3. C Judicial review
   4. D Federalism

3. How does the Nigerian judiciary interrelate with the legislature to ensure the rule of law is maintained?

   1. A By appointing the Speaker of the House of Representatives
   2. B By declaring laws passed by the National Assembly null and void if they are inconsistent with the Constitution
   3. C By drafting bills for the consideration of the National Assembly
   4. D By collecting taxes to fund the operations of the National Assembly

4. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Executive arm of government in Nigeria?

   1. A Making and amending national laws
   2. B Interpreting the constitution and settling disputes
   3. C Implementation and enforcement of laws
   4. D Electing the members of the National Assembly

5. In the Nigerian system of government, the principle of separation of powers is checked by the doctrine of checks and balances. Which of the following actions by the National Assembly serves as a check on the Executive?

   1. A Issuing arrest warrants for public officers
   2. B Appointing the Chief Justice of the Federation
   3. C Approving the national budget
   4. D Declaring a state of emergency

6. How does the Executive arm in Nigeria interrelate with the Judiciary to ensure the rule of law?

   1. A The Executive must comply with judicial decisions and court orders
   2. B The Executive appoints all judges without legislative input
   3. C The Executive can override court rulings by executive order
   4. D The Judiciary enforces the laws passed by the Executive

8. In the context of the separation of powers, how does the judiciary exercise its power over the Executive arm in Nigeria?

   1. A By appointing the Chief of Staff and Ministers
   2. B By voting to remove the President from office
   3. C By declaring executive actions null and void if they are unconstitutional
   4. D By drafting the budget for the Executive arm

9. Which of the following statements correctly illustrates the interrelationship between the Legislature and the Judiciary in Nigeria?

   1. A The Judiciary appoints the Speaker of the House of Representatives
   2. B The Legislature makes laws, while the Judiciary interprets them and determines their validity
   3. C The Legislature determines the final verdict in criminal cases
   4. D The Judiciary controls the purse of the Legislature by approving its budget

10. In the Nigerian system of government, the power to interpret the Constitution and determine the validity of laws passed by the National Assembly is vested in which arm of government?

    1. A The Executive
    2. B The Legislature
    3. C The Judiciary
    4. D The Independent National Electoral Commission

11. When the President of Nigeria vetoes a bill passed by the National Assembly, and the National Assembly subsequently overrides this veto by a two-thirds majority, this interaction best illustrates which principle of the relationship between the arms of government?

    1. A Separation of Powers
    2. B Judicial Supremacy
    3. C Checks and Balances
    4. D Executive Aggrandisement

12. The appointment of judges of the Federal High Court in Nigeria requires the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission and the approval of the National Assembly. This process highlights the interrelationship between the Judiciary and which other arm(s) of government?

    1. A Only the Executive
    2. B The Local Government
    3. C The Independent National Electoral Commission
    4. D The Legislature

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