WAEC Government 2006 Question 7

Question 7

Rule of Law

Which of the following principles negates the concept of the rule of law?

  1. A.Supremacy of the law
  2. B.Prevention of arbitrariness in authority
  3. C.Equality before the law
  4. D.Exercise of absolute power by the President.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Exercise of absolute power by the President.)

Explanation

The rule of law means no one is above the law; absolute power in one person contradicts it.