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JAMB Government 1991 Question 16

Question 16

Rule of Law

The application of the rule of law may be constrained by

  1. A.securing the tenure of office of judges
  2. B.insulating judges from partisan politics
  3. C.employing men of proven integrity as judges
  4. D.invoking emergency powers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (invoking emergency powers.)

Explanation

During a state of emergency the government may detain people and suspend some rights, which limits the rule of law. The other options all strengthen it.