Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In a federal system a bill that has been passed by both houses of the legislature with a two‑thirds majority can be vetoed by the executive. The legislature may override the veto with a three‑fifths majority in each house. The lower house has 180 members; 120 voted for the bill initially and, after the veto, 108 voted to override it. The upper house has 90 members; 60 voted for the bill initially and, after the veto, 54 voted to override it. Has the legislature successfully overridden the executive's veto?

Answer Options

A. No, because the required majority was not met in the upper house
Correct Answer B. Yes, the veto is overridden
C. Yes, but only in the lower house
D. No, the veto is not overridden
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Yes, the veto is overridden

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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