WAEC Civic Education 2022 Question 14

Question 14

Structure and Organs of Government

The law protecting certain individuals from being prosecuted is called

  1. A.penal code
  2. B.constitutional protection
  3. C.immunity clause
  4. D.legal rights
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (immunity clause)

Explanation

Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution (the immunity clause) shields the President, Vice-President, Governors and Deputy Governors from prosecution while in office.