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WAEC Government 1993 Question 20

Question 20

Judiciary

When a high court declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that

  1. A.the executive has to reconsider the action.
  2. B.such an action should never be brought up again.
  3. C.only the legislature can deal with such an action.
  4. D.the action is illegal and of no effect.
  5. E.a vote of no confidence has been passed on the executive by the judiciary.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the action is illegal and of no effect.)

Explanation

Ultra vires means 'beyond the powers'. An action done beyond the powers given by law is declared illegal, null and void.