JAMB Government 2004 Question 42

Question 42

Judiciary

Independence of the judiciary is pertinent because it accords the judiciary the power to

  1. A.dismiss any judge who has breached the judicial code of conduct
  2. B.determine a fixed salary for judges
  3. C.determine a fixed term of office for the judges
  4. D.enable the judges to try and decide cases without bias.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (enable the judges to try and decide cases without bias.)

Explanation

Judges who are free from pressure by government or others can judge cases fairly and without fear or favour.