GCEGovernmentArms of Government2020

Which of the following actions by the Nigerian National Assembly represents a CHECK on the executive arm?

APassing a vote of no confidence in a state governor
BScreening and confirming ministerial nomineesCORRECT
CDelivering judgement on electoral disputes
DIssuing executive orders to federal ministries
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The Nigerian Senate exercises a check on the executive by screening and confirming or rejecting the President's ministerial nominees before they can assume office. This prevents the President from appointing ministers unilaterally. The other options describe functions that belong to different institutions or arms.
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