The Counselor

Exam focus – Keypoint on Franchise, types, argument and conditions voters are required to fulfil Franchise: It is the right of qualified adult citizens of a given society to vote and be voted for in an election. Type of franchise Limited or Restricted Franchise: In this type of franchise, not all qualified adults are allowed to vote and … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on electoral systems, Powers or functions and System of Voting The electoral systems: The electoral system is the process and procedure by which citizens of a democratic country select through either direct voting or indirectly vote those who will represent them in the parliament and other positions in the government. Features and requirement of a … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on Elections, Purposes, advantages and functions of election Elections: An election is an act of choosing or selecting candidates who will represent the people of a country in the parliament and other positions in the government. Purposes, advantages and functions of election Choosing of representatives Makes rulers accountable Fosters democracy Bestows legitimacy Negates … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on delegated legislation, Reasons, Arguments and how to check the dangers inherent in delegated legislation.   Delegated legislation: This refers to laws, rules and regulations made by other bodies or persons other than the legislature but sanctioned by the legislature. Reasons for delegated legislation It is used to reduce the work load of the legislature. … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on the basic principles of representative government, political participation, political aparty, constitutionalism, Centralization   Representative Government This is a system of government in which the people through election elect those who will represent and govern the state on their behalf Features of representative government Periodic election Free and fair election Majority rule … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on the rule of law, principles, limitations and factors that can ensure or aid the successful operation of the rule of law.   The rule of law: This refers to the absolute supremacy or predominance of law over everybody both the rulers and the ruled and all the decisions taken in a country.  … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on Citizenship, the duties, rights and obligations of an individual in a State   Who Is A Citizen A citizen is a person who is a legal member of and owes allegiances to a particular country he resides in which he enjoys full civil and political rights and will be ready to put … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on the separation of powers and the doctrine of checks and balances   The theory of separation of powers and checks and balances Separation of powers may be defined as the division of government political powers that exist in any given state into the three organs of government. It was Baron … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on Pressure groups and Political parties, functions and disadvantages Pressure groups is an organized social interest group formed with the main aim of pursuing its interest and influencing government policies to the benefit of its members but do not attempt to control government machinery directly by contesting an election. Types of pressure group … Read more

Exam focus – Keypoint on party system and political parties, functions and arguments   Party system and political parties A party system is a type of governmental political arrangement in which political parties are permitted to operate for the purpose of forming a government on political party basis. While a political party is an organized … Read more