WAEC Government 2013 Question 24

Question 24

Judiciary

When a court of law declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it implies that

  1. A.the action is illegal and above the power given.
  2. B.the executive has to implement the action.
  3. C.such an action should be passed into law.
  4. D.only the legislature can deal with such an action.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the action is illegal and above the power given.)

Explanation

Ultra vires means 'beyond the powers': the act went beyond the legal authority given, so it is void.