WAEC Government 2013 Question 12

Question 12

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

Which of the following is not a source of a country's constitution?

  1. A.Legislative decisions.
  2. B.Past constitutions.
  3. C.Writ of Mandamus.
  4. D.Judicial precedents.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Writ of Mandamus.)

Explanation

A writ of mandamus is a court order commanding an official to perform a duty; it is a remedy, not a source of constitutional rules.