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JAMB Government 2013 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Power that is delegated is exercised

  • A. indirectlyCorrect
  • B. by devolution
  • C. directly
  • D. by coercion

Explanation

Delegated power is power given by a superior authority to a subordinate body to exercise on its behalf. Since the body exercising it is not the original source of the power, it is exercised indirectly.

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