GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2005 - Question 21
Government 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 21: Under the emirate system, legislative functions were performed by the
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Correct Answer
C
Explanation
TheEmir performed the legislative functions under the emirate system. It should beunderstood that the laws of the emirate were the Islamic or Sharia laws. Wherethe laws were clear they were to be enforced. But where the Islamic, laws weresilent, Emirs had power to make laws to provide for peace, orderliness and goodgovernment.

