The body responsible for the implementation of law is the _____

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which organ of government is responsible for implementing (carrying out or enforcing) laws.

Step 2: Explain the concept In a democracy, power is shared among three organs of government. This is called the separation of powers:

| Organ | Main function | |---|---| | Legislature | Makes laws (e.g., National Assembly in Nigeria) | | Executive | Implements or enforces laws (e.g., President, Governors, Ministers, civil service, police) | | Judiciary | Interprets laws and settles disputes (e.g., courts, judges) |

Step 3: Work through the options

• A. Judiciary: It interprets the law and punishes offenders, but it does not implement it. ❌
• B. Legislature: It makes the law. ❌
• C. Executive: It carries out and enforces the laws made by the legislature, through the President, ministries, the civil service and security agencies. ✅
• D. Court: The court is part of the judiciary and interprets the law. ❌

Step 4: Answer The executive is the body responsible for the implementation of law.

Exam tip: Remember the pattern "Legislature Làw-makes, Executive Executes, Judiciary Judges." The word Executive is related to execute, which means to carry out. When you see "implement," "enforce," or "administer," think Executive.