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Definition of a unitary System of government and Reasons for the adoption of the unitary system government
Definition of a unitary system of government, reasons for a adoption of the unitary system of government, features of a unitary system of government, merits of a unitary system of government, and demerits of a unitary system of government. Definition of a unitary system of government/Unitary State A unitary system of government can be…
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Meaning of Delegated legislation
NOTE: Before you read this, have you understood what the “Constitution” is all about? Definition of delegated legislation Delegated legislation is defined as the act of transferring powers and functions through the Acts of parliament to other organizations such as ministers, local governments, public Corporations (NEPA, Water Board), etc. Parliament finds…
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Definition of constitution
Definition of constitution A constitution is defined as a bodyof agreed rules and principles stating how topowers of governing a country are given andhow these powers are to be exercised. Constitution isestablishes a basic framework or fundamental law of the land. By so doing, it checks and sets limits not only to the…
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Definition of separation of power in Government
Definition of separation of power in Government Separation of powers can be defined as the separation and division of powers of the three organs of government in the modern political system. The three of them are the executive, legislature, and judiciary. The constitution of most countries has defined functions for each of them.…
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Constitutional amendment process
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROCESS There are two different methods of amendinga constitution and these are:(i) Rigid Constitution (ii) Flexible constitution. Constitutions should have the ability to change with time and circumstances. Classification of constitutions, therefore, is dependent on the method of amendment. RIGID CONSTITUTION A rigid constitution is defined as one that is…
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Meaning of federal and unitary constitution
FEDERAL CONSTITUTION Meaning: A federal constitution is one that divides and apportions political powers to the different tiers of government in a particular country, for example, the central, states, and local governments. The powers of each tier are properly defined and derived from the constitution.Autonomy of each units therefore, guaranteed. For example, functions listed…
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Meaning of Constitutionalism
MEANING OF CONSTITUTIONALISM Constitutionalism is based on the belief that the powers of the various organs of the government should be defined and regulated by the constitution, so that those who govern the Society do so without denying or violating human dignity. This shows that limitations are placed in the performance of their functions…
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Executive: Definition, Functions and Types.
The executive arm of government is the organ responsible for policymaking and implementation of policies and laws made in the country. The executive arm of government is the same with administration or cabinet, the president or prime minister of a country, governors of states, ministers, the civil service, the armed forces, the police, etc,…
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Meaning of Liberty
Definition: Liberty is defined as the ability or willingness to do something and the power of doing what has been conceived without interference or influence from any other source. However, liberty, as defined above, could be an impossibility for all citizens at the same time. The…
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Meaning of the judiciary arm of government
The judiciary constitutes the arm of government that interprets the law of the state and applies the existing law to individual cases, In any modern state, the liberty of individuals depends upon the fairness of the courts in protecting against the tyranny of Overzealous members of the government. In Nigeria,…