A law passed by the legislature and assented by the executive is?

A. an act
B. a presidential proclamation
C. a decree
D. a legislative order

Correct Answer:

Option A – an act

Explanation

A law passed by the legislature and assented by the executive is an act.

Decree is a law made by the Federal Military Government.

State And People by J.O. Murray (1961) defined Act as the name given to a Bill after it has passed through Parliament and become law. For instance Parliament. Act, 1911 (in British Constitution) which restricted the powers of the House of Lords.