GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2011 - Question 8

Government 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

The Executive performed quasi- legislative functions The Executive is the second mainarm of Government. The term is used to refer to the totality of all thefunctionaries and agencies that are concerned with the execution of orimplementation of the will of the State. In this sense, the Executive includepeople holding the offices of the President, Prime Minister who exercisessupreme control over Government affairs, and their subordinate office such asCommissioners, Policemen, Clerks, etc who simply carry outorders Some of the functions of the Executive include the following: 1. Legislation: The Executive recommends bills to be considered aslaws and defends such bills in parliament. Inparliamentary system ofgovernment, members of the executive also take part in debating such bills upto their approval and adoption.2. DelegatedLegislation: This is the power to issue statutory orders and rules asvested in the executive by the legislature. Such a power is necessary in orderto meet changing circumstances.