JAMB Government 2013 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The judiciary controls the executive in federal states through

A. motions
B. delegated legislation
C. judicial overview
D. judicial reviewCorrect

Explanation

Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine and, where necessary, declare unconstitutional the actions of the executive (and legislature), thereby serving as a check on the executive.

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