SS1 Second Term Government Lesson Note – The Structure and Organization of Government: Legislature

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WEEK:  10       

TOPIC: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT

CONTENTS: Legislature:

(a) Functions of the legislature.

(b) Types of legislature-(i) Unicameral (ii) Bicameral

(c) Stages of passing a bill into law.

(d) Honesty and Integrity.

Sub-Topic 1: LEGISLATURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE

Legislature

Legislature is the organ or arm of government that is assigned the function of law making. The legislature is given different names in different countries like National or State Assembly in Nigeria, Parliament as in Britain, Congress as in United States etc. The legislature can also be one or two houses depending on the country.

Functions of the Legislature

1. Law Making: Making of laws that direct and guide the affairs of the nation.
2. Amendment of the Constitution: It is also the duty of the legislature to amend the constitution of a country.
3. Approval of Appointments: Another function of the legislature is to approve the appointments made by president or prime minister of a country.
4. Removal of the President: The legislature has the power of impeaching the president of a country when acting outside the constitution
5. Probe Function: The legislature has the power of setting up panels to investigate the activities of any department of the government.
6. Approval of Budget: The legislature checks and approves the national budget prepared by the executives.
7. Executive control: The legislature has the power to check ad control the activities of the executive.

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