JAMB Government 1990 Question 19

Question 19

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by

  1. A.law of sedition
  2. B.law of trespass
  3. C.press censorship
  4. D.martial law.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (law of sedition)

Explanation

Even in a democracy you may not use speech to stir up rebellion against the state; the law of sedition (and libel/slander) sets that limit.