Question 9
(a) Explain the executive arm of government in Nigeria.
(b) In what six ways do the constitutional roles of the executive arm of
Government promote democracy?
Observation
This question was not answered by majority of the candidates. The candidates that attempted the questions did well especially in explaining their points. The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question:
A. EXECUTIVE ARM OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA
The executive arm of government in Nigeria is the organ that is constitutionally charged with the responsibility of formulating policies and implementing laws of government. It consists of the President, Governors, Local Government Chairmen, Ministers, Commissioners, Local Government Supervisors, Civil/Public Service, Armed Forces, Police, etc.
B. WAYS THE CONSTITUTIONAL ROLES OF THE EXECUTIVE ARM OF GOVERNMENT PROMOTE DEMOCRACY
- Ensuring democratic principles and values in the society
- Maintenance/enforcement of law and order in society
- Protection of lives and properties of citizens in the state
- Strengthening and encouraging the existence of democratic institutions e.g. electoral bodies, political parties, pressure groups, civil societies, etc.
- Respecting/guaranteeing fundamental human rights of citizens.
- Initiating and drafting budget for good governance
- Giving assent/signing of bills into law
- Declaring state of emergency