WAEC Government 2001 Question 19

Question 19

Legislature

Which of the following is a demerit of bicameral legislature?

  1. A.The scope for political participation is limited
  2. B.Passing of bills into acts is delayed
  3. C.No safeguard for the minority groups
  4. D.There is tendency for despotic rule.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Passing of bills into acts is delayed)

Explanation

A bill must pass through two chambers, which slows law-making.