NECO Civic Education 2015 Question 40

Question 40

Rule of Law and Constituted Authority

The notion of equality before the law is based on the idea that the law

  1. A.frowns at equality of citizens.
  2. B.has double face.
  3. C.is a respecter of the president's office.
  4. D.is not a respecter of person.
  5. E.respect only the legislature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (is not a respecter of person.)

Explanation

Equality before the law means the law treats everyone the same, whatever his status.