JAMB - Government (2002 - No. 17)
A law passed by the legislature and assented by the executive is
an act
a presidential proclamation
a decree
a legislative order
Explanation
A law passed by the legislature and assented by the executive is an act.
Decree is a law made by the Federal Military Government.
State And People by J.O. Murray (1961) defined Act as the name given to a Bill after it has passed through Parliament and become law. For instance Parliament. Act, 1911 (in British Constitution) which restricted the powers of the House of Lords.
Decree is a law made by the Federal Military Government.
State And People by J.O. Murray (1961) defined Act as the name given to a Bill after it has passed through Parliament and become law. For instance Parliament. Act, 1911 (in British Constitution) which restricted the powers of the House of Lords.