JAMB Government 1991 Question 21

Question 21

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

Individual rights are said to be inelienable if they

  1. A.apply to citizens and aliens alike
  2. B.cannot be denied under any circumstances
  3. C.can only be denied after due legal process
  4. D.can only be denied by the legislature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cannot be denied under any circumstances)

Explanation

An inalienable right is one that cannot be taken away or given up under any circumstances. Rights that can be removed by due process of law are qualified rights.