NECO 2004 Government · Question 7

One of the weaknesses of unicameral legislature is that it

Options

  1. A.breeds struggle for power
  2. B.delays legislation
  3. C.doesn't provide a check against hasty legislation
  4. D.is less expensive to run

Answer: C. doesn't provide a check against hasty legislation

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for a weakness of a unicameral legislature, which is a legislature with only one chamber (house).

Step 2: Explain the concept

  • Unicameral legislature: one house only, for example the old Nigerian Western Region or Nigeria's State Houses of Assembly today.
  • Bicameral legislature: two houses, for example Nigeria's National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives).

Advantages of a unicameral system:

  • It is cheaper to run.
  • Legislation is faster because there is no second chamber to debate it.
  • There is no deadlock between two houses.

Weaknesses of a unicameral system:

  • There is no second chamber to review or check bills, so laws can be passed hastily.
  • Power is concentrated in one body, which can lead to abuse.
  • Minorities and different interests may be less well represented.

Step 3: Evaluate the options

  • A. Breeds struggle for power: This is more typical of bicameral systems, where the two houses may compete. Not correct.
  • B. Delays legislation: Delay is a weakness of a bicameral system, since bills must pass through both houses. Unicameral systems are faster. Not correct.
  • C. Doesn't provide a check against hasty legislation: With only one chamber, there is no second house to review and correct bills. This is a real weakness. Correct.
  • D. Is less expensive to run: This is an advantage, not a weakness. Not correct.

Step 4: Answer The correct answer is C.

Tip: Remember the pairing: Unicameral = quick and cheap but risky (no check). Bicameral = slower and costlier but safer (double scrutiny). If a question asks for a weakness of unicameralism, think "no review." If it asks for a weakness of bicameralism, think "delay and expense."

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