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WAEC Government 1997 Question 8

Question 8

Judiciary

An important reason for granting the Judiciary the power of Judicial Review is to enable it to

  1. A.uphold the supremacy of the Constitution
  2. B.promote freedom of the press
  3. C.elevate the Judiciary above the other organs
  4. D.demonstrate the independence of the Judiciary.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (uphold the supremacy of the Constitution)

Explanation

Judicial review lets the courts declare laws and executive actions void if they conflict with the constitution, so the constitution stays supreme.