Theory question 101
Structure and Organs of GovernmentSection A
Write short notes on the following concepts:- (i) Legislature (ii) Executive (iii) Judiciary
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(i) Legislature: the law-making arm of government (in Nigeria the National Assembly: Senate and House of Representatives; State Houses of Assembly). It makes laws, approves the budget, checks the executive (oversight, impeachment) and confirms appointments.
(ii) Executive: the arm that carries out laws and policies (President, Vice-President, ministers, civil service; Governors at state level). It administers the country, prepares the budget, maintains law and order, conducts foreign relations and signs bills into law.
(iii) Judiciary: the arm that interprets laws and settles disputes (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts, etc.). It interprets the constitution, protects citizens' rights, tries offenders and can declare unconstitutional acts void.
For each arm: what it is, who forms it, and its main functions.