Question 49
Rule of Law and Constituted AuthorityWASSCE 2014: Chief Bilisi
Chief Bilisi was a prominent politician and honourable minister in Kantoga Republic. He had sponsored several candidates to power and made them to swear oath of allegiance to him. In return, they awarded contracts and offered financial and material assistance to him at the expense of the public. This had resulted in the non-provision of social amenities. These were some of the grievances the community had against him for which a mob gathered in front of his house shouting and hauling abusive words at him. They did not stop at that as they vandalized property and obstructed vehicular movement.
The condition of disorderly behaviour exhibited by the mob in the story best describes the
- A.ineffectiveness of the police.
- B.breakdown of law and order.
- C.importance of ministerial position.
- D.need for stiffer security measures.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (breakdown of law and order.)
Explanation
Shouting abuse, vandalizing property and blocking roads is a breakdown of law and order.