WAEC Government 1995 Question 6

Question 6

Judiciary

The independence of the Judiciary can be enhanced in all the following cases except where

  1. A.judges are granted special immunity
  2. B.judges are paid handsome remuneration
  3. C.judges are politically neutral
  4. D.the salaries of judges are drawn from a Consolidated Fund
  5. E.the President is also the Chief Judge.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (the President is also the Chief Judge.)

Explanation

If the President also headed the judiciary, the executive would control the courts, destroying judicial independence.