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WAEC Government 2006 Question 15

Question 15

The State and Government

The Police perform all the following functions except

  1. A.public execution of law breakers
  2. B.controlling and directing traffic
  3. C.protection of life and property
  4. D.enforcement of law and order.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (public execution of law breakers)

Explanation

Only a court can sentence a person; the police arrest and prosecute but do not punish or execute offenders.