Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Civic Education Question 4

Practice objective / multiple choice question 4 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty

Question 4 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

The National Assembly passes a law that requires all newspapers to obtain a licence from the Minister of Information before publishing any political article, and imposes a fine of ₦500,000 for any unlicensed publication. A newspaper challenges the law, arguing it violates the Constitution. Identify the specific constitutional provision that protects the press, and state whether the law is ultra vires (beyond the power) of the legislature. Answer in the form "Provision - Ultra vires (Yes/No)".

Answer Options

A. Section 38(2) - No

B. Section 39(2) - No

Correct Answer C. Section 39(1) - Yes

D. Section 40(1) - Yes

Correct Answer

Correct Option:

Section 39(1) - Yes

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Civic Education Question 4. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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