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JAMB Government 1986 Question 6

Question 6

Legislature

The main function of the upper chamber in a parliamentary system of government is to

  1. A.initiate new legislation
  2. B.execute laws
  3. C.act as a check on the lower chamber
  4. D.direct the activities of the lower chamber
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Answer: C (act as a check on the lower chamber)

Explanation

An upper house such as the British House of Lords revises and delays bills from the lower house, acting as a check on hasty legislation.