10 Questions
What happens if a resolution disapproving a bill is passed by either House within 120 days of its promulgation?
The bill is repealed.
How many times can an extension for a further period be made for a bill?
Once
When does an Ordinance become equivalent to a Bill introduced in the National Assembly?
When it is laid before the National Assembly.
What must happen for an extension of a bill to be made for a further period of 120 days?
A resolution disapproving it must not be passed by either House within the initial 120 days.
Under what condition can an Ordinance be withdrawn by the President?
Without any specific conditions.
When does a Bill stand repealed if no action is taken within a certain period?
After 120 days from its promulgation.
What happens to an Ordinance that is laid before both Houses under sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of clause (2)?
It is deemed to be a Bill introduced in the House where it was first laid.
What action can either House take within 120 days to ensure an Ordinance does not stand repealed?
Approve an extension of one hundred and twenty days.
When does an Ordinance laid before both Houses become equivalent to a Bill introduced in the National Assembly?
When it is first laid before both Houses.
Under what circumstance can an Ordinance be deemed to be a Bill introduced in the House?
If it contains provisions dealing with matters referred to in sub-paragraph (i).
Study Notes
Constitutional Amendments
- The Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010) made changes to the constitutional provisions, specifically Section 25.
Money Bill Provisions
- A Bill or amendment is deemed a Money Bill if it contains provisions dealing with:
- Taxation (imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation)
- Borrowing money or giving guarantees by the Federal Government
- Custody of the Federal Consolidated Fund and payment of moneys into or from it
- Imposition of a charge upon the Federal Consolidated Fund or its abolition/altered
- Receipt of moneys on account of the Public Account of the Federation
- Audit of the accounts of the Federal Government or a Provincial Government
- Any matter incidental to the above
Bill Passage Procedure
- If a Bill transmitted to a House is passed with amendments, it shall be sent back to the originating House.
- If the originating House passes the Bill with amendments, it shall be presented to the President for assent.
- If a Bill is rejected or not passed within 90 days, it shall be considered in a joint sitting and passed by a majority of members present and voting.
Joint Sittings and Mediation Committee
- The Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010) omitted the Mediation Committee.
- The President, after consultation with the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman, may make rules for the procedure with respect to joint sittings and communications between the two Houses.
Test your knowledge of constitutional amendments with this quiz. Questions cover topics like the process of amending the constitution and the impact of specific amendments.
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