JAMB Government 1993 Question 10

Question 10

Legislature

Despite the doctrine of separation of powers, the legislature plays quasi-judicial role as a result of its

  1. A.investigative powers
  2. B.financial powers
  3. C.emergency powers
  4. D.appropriation powers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (investigative powers)

Explanation

When the legislature probes officials, summons witnesses and tries impeachment cases, it acts like a court; this comes from its investigative powers.