WAEC Government 1996 Question 14

Question 14

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

A constitution can best be discribed as

  1. A.the compiled laws of a state
  2. B.a general book of laws
  3. C.the fundamental laws to guide the government of a state
  4. D.a detailed code of conduct for politicians
  5. E.the reference book for judges.
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Answer: C (the fundamental laws to guide the government of a state)

Explanation

A constitution is the body of fundamental rules and principles that set up the organs of government, their powers, and the rights of citizens.