JAMB Government · Section 1

Arms of Government

Part I: Elements of Government

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Official JAMB Government outline · Part I: Elements of Government

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The Legislature: types, structure, functions and powers.

Objective

Identify the duties and obligations of the various arms of Government and their agencies; relate each arm to its functions; appreciate how the arms interrelate.

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The Executive: types, functions and powers.

Objective

Identify the duties and obligations of the various arms of Government and their agencies; relate each arm to its functions; appreciate how the arms interrelate.

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The Judiciary: functions, powers and components.

Objective

Identify the duties and obligations of the various arms of Government and their agencies; relate each arm to its functions; appreciate how the arms interrelate.

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Relationships among the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

Objective

Explain the relationships among the arms of Government and appreciate how they interrelate.

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