WAEC Government 1996 Question 10

Question 10

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

A major reason for enshrining fundamental human rights in the constitution is to

  1. A.make the constitution flexible
  2. B.make the constitution supreme
  3. C.protect the rights of office holders
  4. D.prevent military intervention
  5. E.protect the rights of individuals in the society.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (protect the rights of individuals in the society.)

Explanation

Putting fundamental rights in the constitution gives them legal protection so the government cannot easily take them away from individuals.