Question 2
Outline five major functions of a democratic legislature in Nigeria.
Observation
This was a popular question and was attempted by most of the candidates. The performance of the candidates who attempted it was good as they really understood its demands. The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question.
- Represent the interest of their constituents
- Pass bills/make laws/law making
- Scrutinize statutory instruments
- Confirm executive appointments
- Ratify treaties
- Financial oversight/approval of budget
- Inquisitorial role/investigative role
- Redress constitutional grievances
- Protection of individual rights
- Protect the constitution
- Serve as a check on the executive and judicial arm of government
- Serves as a link between the people and the government
- It approves declaration of war
- It approves the creation of states/regions
- It has the power of impeachment/removal of the president
- The power to amend the constitution and other laws
- Approval of declaration of state of emergency