JAMB Government 1987 Question 18

Question 18

Legislature

Bicameral legislature exists

  1. A.where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature
  2. B.to prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house
  3. C.to provide jobs for more politicians
  4. D.to ensure that just laws are passed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (to prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house)

Explanation

With two houses, each checks the other, so law-making power is not concentrated in a single chamber.