JAMB Government 1994 Question 15

Question 15

Rule of Law

Which of the following violates the principle of the rule of law?

  1. A.Arbitrary increase of prices by traders
  2. B.Criticism of government actions by the press
  3. C.Arbitrariness of government policies
  4. D.Arbitrariness of individuals in the society
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Arbitrariness of government policies)

Explanation

The rule of law means government must act according to known laws, not at its own whim. Arbitrary government policies break this principle.