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JAMB Government 1997 Question 3

Question 3

Judiciary

Judicial independence in a modern democracy can be ensured by

  1. A.the confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature
  2. B.the provision that judges can only be removed from office by the president-in-council
  3. C.making judges independent of the ministry of justice
  4. D.safeguarding the security of tenure of judges
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Answer: D (safeguarding the security of tenure of judges)

Explanation

If judges cannot be removed at will, they can decide cases without fear of the executive or legislature. Security of tenure is therefore the key safeguard.