Executive Powers- President

Question 1

5(1)(a)

President primarily has executive power but can…

Answer 1

delegate at his discretion to Vice President, Ministers and other public service officers

Question 2

5(1)(b) “Extend to”

Answer 2

This power shall extend to the enforcement of the constitution, complementary laws made my by NA, matters that the NA can legislate on.

Question 3

U.S Article 2

Answer 3

Also gives broad powers to the President

Question 4

Section 130(1)

Answer 4

There’ll be a president of the federation

Question 5

130(2)
He shall be…

Answer 5

Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief in commander of armed forces

Question 6

142(1)- Vice President

Answer 6

1) Isn’t independent
2) Can’t oppose publicly
3) Collective responsibility
4) Running mate
5) Tied terms

Question 7

142(2)

Answer 7

As if references to the president were references to VP”

Question 8

AG Fed v. Atiku

Answer 8

Reinforced the relationship between the VP and the President according to the constitution