The primary function of the judiciary is to

1. Analyze the question The question asks for the primary (main) function of the judiciary, which is one of the three arms of government.

2. Explain the concept Nigeria, like most democracies, practises the separation of powers:

| Arm of Government | Main Function | |---|---| | Legislature | Makes laws | | Executive | Enforces/implements laws | | Judiciary | Interprets laws and settles disputes |

The judiciary consists of the courts (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal and State High Courts, Magistrate Courts, etc.). Its job is to explain what the law means, apply it to specific cases, and decide who is right or wrong. It also acts as a check on the other arms by declaring laws or actions unconstitutional (judicial review).

3. Step-by-step solution

• A. Maintain law and order: This is mainly the job of the executive, through the police and other security agencies. Not correct.
• B. Interpret laws: Courts examine the law and apply it to cases brought before them. This is correct.
• C. Make laws: This belongs to the legislature (National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly). Not correct.
• D. Enforce law: This belongs to the executive (President, Governors, police, civil service). Not correct.

4. Answer The correct option is B. interpret laws.

5. Exam tip Remember "L-E-J": Legislature Lays down laws, Executive Enforces, Judiciary Judges (interprets). If a JAMB question mentions courts, judges, or settling disputes, the answer is almost always about interpreting law.