JAMB Government 2002 Question 11

Question 11

Rule of Law

The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about

  1. A.political apathy
  2. B.treasonable offences
  3. C.human rights abuse
  4. D.corrupt practices.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (human rights abuse)

Explanation

The rule of law protects citizens from arbitrary action by government. Without it, rulers act as they like and citizens' rights are abused.