Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 18 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

A new law prohibits any criticism of public officials on social media, imposing a fine of ₦50,000 for each violation. Using the Constitution's provision on freedom of expression, assess whether this law is constitutional and explain the reasoning.

Answer Options

A. Constitutional, because the fine is a reasonable measure to ensure respect for public officials as allowed by Section 39(3) of the Constitution
B. Constitutional, because the law is a permissible limitation on speech to protect public order under Section 39(3) of the Constitution
Correct Answer C. Unconstitutional, because the blanket ban is not a reasonable restriction under Section 39(3) of the Constitution
D. Unconstitutional, because it violates the right to privacy rather than freedom of expression under Section 39(2) of the Constitution
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Unconstitutional, because the blanket ban is not a reasonable restriction under Section 39(3) of the Constitution

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Question 18. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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