Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Government Question 17

Practice objective / multiple choice question 17 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 17 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In the Senate, 60 members voted for a bill, 45 against, and 4 abstained. In the House of Representatives, 190 voted for, 150 against, and 20 abstained. A simple majority of votes cast is required in each chamber for a bill to pass. Did the bill become law?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Yes, the bill passed both chambers and became law.
B. No, the bill failed in the House of Representatives because abstentions count as votes against.
C. Yes, the bill passed only in the Senate but not in the House, so it did not become law.
D. No, the bill failed in the Senate because it did not achieve a two‑thirds majority.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Yes, the bill passed both chambers and became law.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Government Question 17. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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