Limitation

Question 1

1(1)

Answer 1

The constitution is supreme and binding on all bodies

Question 2

1(3)

Answer 2

Any law inconsistent with the constitution is null and void

Question 3

Adegbenro v AG Fed

Answer 3

“to the extent of its inconsistency” a law can be valid in part and void in another part of the constitution

Question 4

AG Bendel v AG Fed

Answer 4

Appropriation bill passed by NA was unconstitutional

Question 5

4(8)

Answer 5

NA/ SHOA is subject to the jurisdiction/review of courts

Question 6

Balogun v AG Lagos

Answer 6

Court can only nullify a law/act where enactment violates the constitution

Question 7

4(9) -criminal laws

Answer 7

Legislature cannot make laws for or investigate criminal acts.

Question 8

4(2)

Answer 8

Legislature can only legislate for peace, order, and good governance of the country

Question 9

Presidential assent

Answer 9

For a bill to be passed into a law, the president must sign it. But they can still override his veto sha

Question 10

69 public opinion to recall

Answer 10

People of a constituency can recall their members from NA