NECO Civic Education 2014 Theory question 103

Theory question 103

Structure and Organs of Government

Section A (answer two questions from each section)
Discuss five main functions of the legislature.

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Model answer

Any five, each explained:
Law-making: passes bills that become laws.
Approves the budget (appropriation) and controls public funds.
Oversight: checks the executive through investigations and committees.
Impeachment of the President/Governor and their deputies for gross misconduct.
Confirms appointments (ministers, ambassadors, judges, service chiefs).
Amends the constitution.
Represents the people and serves as a forum for debating national issues.
Approves declaration of war and state of emergency; ratifies treaties.

Explanation

Five functions, each with a sentence of explanation.