GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2008 - Question 45
Government 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 45: The arm of government mainly responsible for the implementation of law in Nigeria is the
Correct Answer
D
Explanation
The arm of government mainly responsible for theimplementation of law in Nigeria is the Executive. The structure or branches of Government are:1. Legislature.This arm is responsible for making of laws.2. TheExecutive. This is made up of the Head of State, as the Chief Executive, theMinisters, the CivilServants, the Army, the Police and other functionaries ofgovernment at the Federal, State and Local Government levels. This arm ofgovernment sees to it that the laws made by the legislature are enforced andimplemented. The day today running of government functions is also the responsibility of theExecutive.3. TheJudiciary. This is the branch or arm of government that interprets and enforcesthe laws and rules of the country. It is the Judiciary that sees about thecorrect interpretation of the constitution of the country.

