Chapter 8

The Legislature

Articles 93–128

Parliament and law-making

In the classroom: Parliament is bicameral — National Assembly and Senate; Parliament makes law; each House has distinct roles especially on national vs county matters.

Article 94 — Legislative authority

Legislative authority is vested in Parliament; Parliament may delegate legislative power to county assemblies or the Executive under Article 95.

Article 96 — Role of the National Assembly

Represents constituencies; determines allocation of national revenue; exercises oversight of national executive.

Article 97 — Role of the Senate

Represents counties; participates in law-making concerning counties; protects devolution.

Multiple choice — 10 questions

Think of your answer, then open Correct answer & explanation for each question.

1. Legislative authority is vested in:

A) The President alone B) Parliament (Article 94) C) County governors D) The Judiciary

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: B — Article 94 vests legislative authority in Parliament.

2. Parliament consists of:

A) National Assembly only B) National Assembly and Senate (Article 93) C) Senate only D) County assemblies

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: B — Article 93 establishes Parliament as the National Assembly and the Senate.

3. The Senate’s role includes protecting:

A) Devolution (Article 97) B) Only foreign trade C) Only Nairobi D) Only the military

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 97(1) states the Senate represents counties and protects devolution.

4. Chapter Eight covers:

A) The Executive B) The Legislature C) Judiciary D) Public finance

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: B — Chapter Eight is titled The Legislature.

5. Money Bills must be introduced in:

A) The National Assembly (Article 114) B) The Senate only C) County assembly D) Supreme Court

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 114 provides that Money Bills must be introduced in the National Assembly.

6. A Bill concerning county governments may be a ‘special bill’ requiring Senate consideration under:

A) Article 110 B) Article 1 C) Article 81 D) Fourth Schedule

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 110 classifies bills concerning county governments.

7. The term of Parliament runs for how long from the date of a general election?

A) Five years (Article 101) B) Ten years C) Two years D) Life terms

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 101 provides for a general election every fifth year; each Parliament’s term is tied to that cycle.

8. If the National Assembly and Senate disagree on a Bill, the Constitution provides:

A) Mediation procedures (Article 113) B) The President decides alone C) The Bill fails forever D) Counties vote

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 113 provides mediation procedures for Bills.

9. Parliament may delegate legislative power to county assemblies under:

A) Article 95 B) Article 38 C) Article 94 only D) Article 1

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 95 allows delegation of legislative power to county assemblies.

10. The Speaker of the National Assembly is elected under:

A) Article 106 B) Article 94 C) Article 81 D) Chapter One

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 106 provides for election of Speaker of the National Assembly.

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