JAMB Government 1999 Question 16

Question 16

Legislature

Legislative control over delegated legislation can be performed through

  1. A.withdrawal of delegated powers by the judiciary
  2. B.nullification of unconstitutional legislation
  3. C.investigation into the exercise of delegated power
  4. D.approval of legislation by the Chief Justice
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (investigation into the exercise of delegated power)

Explanation

The legislature can examine (investigate) how delegated power is used and can amend or withdraw it. Nullifying laws is a judicial control, not a legislative one.