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WAEC Government 2022 Question 43

Question 43

Judiciary

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

  1. A.the executive should leave power
  2. B.a vote of no confidence had been passed on the government
  3. C.the judiciary is more powerful than the executive
  4. D.the action is illegal and of no effect.
Show the answer and explanation

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

Explanation

Ultra vires means 'beyond the powers'; the court has found the action outside legal authority, so it is void.