WAEC Government 2019 Question 1

Question 1

Judiciary

The constitutional power given to the judiciary to interpret legislative acts, executive and administrative actions and to declare its constitutionality or otherwise is

  1. A.judicial power.
  2. B.separation of powers.
  3. C.judicial review.
  4. D.administrative processes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (judicial review.)

Explanation

Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine laws and government actions and declare them void if they go against the constitution.