WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 26

Question 26

Executive

By the 1979 constitution, the president has all the following powers except

  1. A.signing of bills into law.
  2. B.control of the civil service.
  3. C.preparation and presentation of annual budget.
  4. D.swearing in of a new president
  5. E.proclamation of a state of emergency.
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Answer: D (swearing in of a new president)

Explanation

A new President is sworn in by the Chief Justice, not by the outgoing President.