Question 50
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2018
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
Explain the supremacy clause of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution and describe its effect on any law passed by a State legislature that conflicts with a federal law.
Answer Options
A.
Section 4(1) declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land; therefore, if a State law conflicts with a federal law, the State law prevails and the federal law is void to the extent of the conflict.
B.
Section 4(1) declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land; therefore, if a State law conflicts with a federal law, both laws remain in force until the courts decide which to apply.
C.
Section 4(1) declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land; therefore, if a State law conflicts with a federal law, the conflict is resolved by amending the Constitution to accommodate the State law.
Correct Answer
D.
Section 4(1) declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land; therefore, if a State law conflicts with a federal law, the federal law prevails and the inconsistent State law is void to the extent of the conflict.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Section 4(1) declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land; therefore, if a State law conflicts with a federal law, the federal law prevails and the inconsistent State law is void to the extent of the conflict.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2018
Government
Question 50.
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objective
questions from the
2018
Neco Model Questions Vol1
Government
examination.
Difficulty level:
Easy
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