WAEC Government 2010 Question 24

Question 24

Judiciary

Which of the following measures will ensure the independence of the judiciary? Judges'

  1. A.salaries must be handled by foreign banks.
  2. B.salaries must be fixed and not subject to arbitrary review.
  3. C.must not be separated from the executive.
  4. D.must be controlled by the president.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (salaries must be fixed and not subject to arbitrary review.)

Explanation

Fixed salaries paid from the Consolidated Fund mean judges cannot be punished through their pay.