Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Government Question 2

Practice objective / multiple choice question 2 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 2 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The Constitution provides that a bill passed by the National Assembly becomes law if the President assents within 30 days; otherwise it lapses into law. If the President vetoes the bill, the Assembly may override the veto by securing a two‑thirds majority of the total membership of each house. In a particular session the Assembly consists of a lower house of 120 members and an upper house of 60 members. The bill was passed with the following votes: Lower house - 78 in favour, 30 against, 12 abstentions. Upper house - 40 in favour, 10 against, 10 abstentions. The President vetoed the bill. Can the Assembly successfully override the veto? Answer "Yes" or "No".

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. No
B. Yes, if abstentions are ignored
C. Yes
D. Yes, with a simple majority
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
No

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Government Question 2. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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