JAMB Government 1995 Question 12

Question 12

Rule of Law

The application of the rule of law can be limited by

  1. A.giving judges full authority
  2. B.invoking emergency powers
  3. C.securing the tenure of office of judges
  4. D.insulating judges from partisan politics
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (invoking emergency powers)

Explanation

During a state of emergency the government may suspend some rights and act with special powers. This limits the normal working of the rule of law.