Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Question 8

Practice objective / multiple choice question 8 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 8 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

A traditional ruler in a rural community imposed a fine of ₦50,000 on a trader for alleged breach of market regulations, without any written law authorising such a penalty. Which principle of the rule of law is breached, and what procedural step should have been followed before imposing the fine?

Answer Options

A. The principle of equality is breached; the fine should only be imposed after the community council votes on the penalty.
B. The principle of proportionality is breached; the fine should only be imposed after the trader signs a consent form.
C. The principle of certainty is breached; the fine should only be imposed after the trader receives a written notice from the traditional ruler.
Correct Answer D. The principle of legality is breached; the fine should only be imposed after the relevant law is enacted by the legislature and the trader is given a fair hearing.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The principle of legality is breached; the fine should only be imposed after the relevant law is enacted by the legislature and the trader is given a fair hearing.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Question 8. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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