JAMB Government 1981 Question 12

Question 12

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

The inalienable rights of the citizens are best protected through

  1. A.mass participation in political processes
  2. B.an independent and fearless judiciary
  3. C.a cabinet system of government
  4. D.a good head of state
  5. E.a written constitution
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an independent and fearless judiciary)

Explanation

Rights must be enforced in court, so an independent judiciary that can rule against the government is their best protection.